Psalms 145 · Verse 18

Psalms 145:18

The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Psalms 145:18, King James Version

Psalms 145:18 in other translations

BSBThe LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.
WEBThe LORD is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
ASVJehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
YLTNear is Jehovah to all those calling Him, To all who call Him in truth.
DARBYJehovah is nigh unto all that call upon him, unto all that call upon him in truth.
BBEThe Lord is near all those who give honour to his name; even to all who give honour to him with true hearts.
WebsterThe LORD is nigh to all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

What does Psalms 145:18 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:18-19
18-19. (Compare Psa 34:7, 10).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 18 The Lord is nigh - Whoever calls upon God in truth, with a sincere and upright heart, one that truly desires his salvation, to that person God is nigh. The following verse shows he is not only near to praying people, but 1. He will hear their cry. 2. Fulfil their desires. 3. Save them. Reader, lift up thy soul in prayer to this merciful God.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 145:10-21

All God's works show forth his praises. He satisfies the desire of every living thing, except the unreasonable children of men, who are satisfied with nothing. He does good to all the children of men; his own people in a special manner. Many children of God, who have been ready to fall into sin, to fall into despair, have tasted his goodness in preventing their falls, or recovering them speedily by his graces and…

Read the full comment on Psalms 145:10-21 →

Psalms 145:18 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

קָר֣וֹבka.Rov[is] nearH7138
יְ֭הוָהYah.wehYahwehH3068
לְכָל\־le.kholto allH3605
קֹרְאָ֑יוko.re.'Av[those who] call out to himH7121
לְכֹ֤לle.Kholto allH3605
אֲשֶׁ֖ר'a.Sher[those] whoH834
יִקְרָאֻ֣הוּyik.ra.'U.huthey call out to himH7121
בֶאֱמֶֽת\׃ve.'e.Metin truthH571

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 145:18

  • Jeremiah 29:12-13

    Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

  • Psalms 34:18

    The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

  • Deuteronomy 4:7

    For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for?

  • John 4:24

    God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

  • Isaiah 58:9

    Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;

  • 1 John 3:20-22

    For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

  • James 4:8

    Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

  • John 14:23

    Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

  • Psalms 46:5

    God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.

  • Psalms 46:1

    To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

  • Matthew 6:5-8

    And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

  • Psalms 119:2

    Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
nigh unto.
34:18; 46:1,5; De 4:7; 1Ki 18:27,28; Isa 58:9; Joh 14:23; Jas 4:8
call upon.
17:1; 119:2; Pr 15:8; Isa 1:15,16; Jer 29:12,13; Ho 7:14; Mt 6:5-8
Mt 23:14; Joh 4:24; 1Jo 3:20-22

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Context

  • Psalms 145:17

    The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

  • Psalms 145:18

    The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

  • Psalms 145:19

    He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

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Psalms 145:18 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Cercano está Jehová á todos los que le invocan, á todos los que le invocan de veras.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
L’ Éternel est près de tous ceux qui l’invoquent, de tous ceux qui l’invoquent en vérité.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Nahe ist Jehova allen, die ihn anrufen, allen, die ihn anrufen in Wahrheit.