He waits in ambush near the villages; in hidden places he kills the innocent. His eyes look for some unfortunate victim.

Do not remain far away from me, for trouble is near and I have no one to help me.

The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

Come near me and redeem me! Because of my enemies, rescue me!

Even the birds find a home there, and the swallow builds a nest, where she can protect her young near your altars, O Lord who rules over all, my king and my God.

No harm will overtake you; no illness will come near your home.

where the birds make nests, near the evergreens in which the herons live.

They lost their appetite for all food, and they drew near the gates of death.

Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law.

You are near, O Lord, and all your commands are reliable.

The Lord is near all who cry out to him, all who cry out to him sincerely.