Psalm 145:18
ESV
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
NIV
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
NASB
The Lord is near to all who call on Him, To all who call on Him in truth.
CSB
The Lord is near all who call out to him, all who call out to him with integrity.
NLT
The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.
KJV
The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
NKJV
The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.
What does Psalm 145:18 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 145; verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 145:14–21 focuses on how the Lord demonstrates His kindness. David responds to the Lord's loving care by vowing to praise the Lord, and he calls on everyone to bless the Lord's holy name forever.
David intends to praise the Lord now and forever. Generation after generation will celebrate the amazing things God has done. The psalm praises the Lord for his love and mercy towards mankind. Those who reach out to Him seeking salvation can find it. Because of these attributes, David declares his intent to worship God, calling on every other person to join him.
