He lies in wait near the villages. From ambushes, he murders the innocent. His eyes are secretly set against the helpless.

Don't be far from me, for trouble is near. For there is none to help.

Don't be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding, who are controlled by bit and bridle, or else they will not come near to you.

Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.

Blessed is one whom you choose, and cause to come near, that he may live in your courts. We will be filled with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.

Draw near to my soul, and redeem it. Ransom me because of my enemies.

We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.

Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, Yahweh of Armies, my King, and my God.

Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.

For my soul is full of troubles. My life draws near to Sheol.

A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you.

no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.

Their soul abhors all kinds of food. They draw near to the gates of death.

They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.

You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth.

Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

He has lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise Yah!