The LORD Is Close to the Brokenhearted Coloring Page
Psalm 34:18· World English Bible · Free for home & Sunday school use · Updated July 2026
A free, printable Bible verse coloring page of Psalm 34:18— “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted” — lettered large for children to color and learn by heart. Print it at home for family devotions, Sunday school, or homeschool, and let the words settle in while little hands are busy.
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Print tip:Use Ctrl+P or Cmd+P and select “Fit to page.” The page is black-and-white line art, so set your printer to “Black & white” to save color ink. Standard 8.5×11 letter paper works best.
Psalm 34:18 in the Bible
“The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”
Psalm 34:18 · World English Bible
What this verse means
When a child is sad, they might feel very alone — but this verse promises the opposite. God draws especially near to hearts that are hurting. He isn't far away when we cry; He comes close, and He gently helps. It tells children their sad feelings don't push God away — they bring Him near.
When to use it: A comforting page for a grieving or disappointed child, or a gentle way to talk about God's nearness in sad times.
Coloring and memory-verse tips
- Say the verse aloud a phrase at a time while your child colors — coloring keeps hands busy while the words sink in.
- Let them color the big bubble letters two alternating colors so the verse is easy to read from across the room.
- Add the child's name and today's date in a corner, then hang the finished page where they'll see the verse each day.
- Print on cardstock if you plan to use markers, so the colors stay bright and the ink doesn't bleed through.
Bible stories that go with this verse
Verses stick best when a child knows a story that shows them in action. These illustrated Bible stories pair naturally with Psalm 34:18:
