Psalm 145:18

Translations

Modern

The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.

Traditional

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

Literal

Near is YHWH to all those calling on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.

Latin

Prope est Dominus omnibus invocantibus eum, omnibus invocantibus eum in veritate.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.

Notes

Psalms 145:14–20

The Lord cares for his creatures.

Psalms 145:1–21

This psalm of praise is the last in this collection of the psalms of David (Psalms 138–145). Praise continues in the last five psalms (Psalms 146–150).

This psalm celebrates the Lord as the King of all (Psalm 145:1–3, 10–13). God's actions show his royal qualities (Psalm 145:4–7). He cares for all creatures (Psalm 145:14–17) and for those who fear him (145:18–20).

Psalms 138:1–145:21

In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).

Theme notes and profiles

David

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Jeremiah 29:12–13
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.
Psalm 34:18
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.
Deuteronomy 4:7
For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him?
John 4:24
God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”
Isaiah 58:9
Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk,
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
1 John 3:20–22
Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.
John 14:23
Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.
Psalm 46:5
God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns.
Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
Matthew 6:5–8
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
Psalm 119:2
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.

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Psalm 145:18

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