The Hebrew word for broken in Psalm 34:18 is better understood as destroyed. Like a ship being torn in two from bow to stern rendering it decimated and sinking. This type of brokenness leaves one without hope, helpless, and maybe even considering death as the only way out. The good news of our Lord, is that He “is near to those who have a broken heart.” If you have accepted Christ, the Holy Spirit lives inside of you and according to Romans 8:26, 27, “He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”