Psalms 145:18
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The LORD is near to all them that call on him, to all that call on him in truth.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The LORD is near to all them that call on him, to all that call on him in truth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
The Lord is near all those who give honour to his name; even to all who give honour to him with true hearts.
Webster's Revision
The LORD is nigh to all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
World English Bible
Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
English Revised Version (ERV)
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Definitions for Psalms 145:18
Clarke's Psalms 145:18 Bible Commentary
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.
Barnes's Psalms 145:18 Bible Commentary
The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him - There is a sense in which he is "nigh" to all, for he is everywhere present; but there is a special sense in which he seems to be near to us; in which he manifests himself to us; in which he gives us evidence of his presence. It is in prayer, in praise, in his ordinances - in his gracious interpositions in our behalf - in the peace and joy which we have in communion with him. Compare the notes at Psalm 34:18 : "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart."
To all that call upon him in truth - In sincerity; not hypocritically; worshipping him as the true God, and with a sincere desire to obtain his favor. Compare the notes at John 4:24. We can have no hope that God will hear us unless we are sincere in our worship. He sees the heart, and he will act toward us as we are, and not as we profess to be.
Wesley's Psalms 145:18 Bible Commentary
145:18 Nigh - To answer their prayers. In truth - With an upright heart.