“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

This verse is short, powerful, and deeply comforting. It reminds your listeners that God isn’t distant in times of tragedy—He’s near. He's present in our grief, in our questions, in our pain. And He not only sees the crushed in spirit—He saves them.

You might also consider pairing it with this verse if you want to give your listeners something to hold onto as a hopeful promise:

“I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”