Psalms 145:18-19
The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The verse emphasizes that God's nearness isn't just about proximity, but about a kind of calling. It's not just speaking to God, but calling on Him "in truth," meaning with sincerity, an upright heart, and genuine reliance on Him, not mere religious formality.
Psalm 145 builds to a crescendo of praise for God's kingship and goodness. After affirming God's righteousness and mercy in all His works, the psalmist declares God's closeness to those who seek Him. This declaration of divine accessibility is immediately followed by promises of God hearing their cries, fulfilling their desires, and saving them.
Ever felt like you needed a special pass or a secret handshake to reach someone important? You don't with God.
Psalm 145 is a celebration of God's kingship, but with a beautiful twist. While kings often have guards and complex protocols, this Psalm declares that God is incredibly accessible.
Near for Everyone
The verse says, 'The LORD is near to all who call on him.' This isn't just about physical proximity; it's about availability and responsiveness. No matter your status, your past, or how loudly you think you need to shout, God is close.
No VIP List Required
Unlike earthly rulers who might be hard to get to, God's presence isn't reserved for a select few. The invitation is open to all who turn to Him in prayer.
What separates a casual whisper from a prayer that truly connects with God? It's found in the word 'truth.'
The verse adds a crucial condition: 'to all who call on him in truth.' This isn't about saying the right words; it's about the state of your heart.
Sincerity Over Show
'In truth' means praying with an upright, sincere heart. It means being honest with God about your struggles, your doubts, and your deepest desires. It's the opposite of hypocrisy or going through religious motions without genuine faith.
Aligning with God's Will
It also implies praying for things that are in line with God's will. This doesn't mean we can't ask for anything! Rather, it means our ultimate desire should be for God's purposes to be fulfilled, trusting His wisdom when our desires differ.
Understand the original words
yare · Hebrew Verb
Refers to a reverential awe, respect, and submission to the authority and holiness of God, leading to a life of obedience and trust.
emeth · Hebrew Noun
Faithfulness, integrity, and sincerity of heart; it describes an alignment with God's revealed reality and character, without pretense or deception.
yasha · Hebrew Verb
A state of deliverance, rescue, or preservation from danger, judgment, or spiritual ruin, initiated by God’s power and grace.
This passage echoes the core idea that seeking God with all your heart leads to finding Him, mirroring Psalm 145:18's promise of nearness to those who call 'in truth'.
John 4:24Jesus Himself emphasizes that true worship must be 'in spirit and in truth,' aligning with the psalmist's condition for God's nearness and reinforcing the sincerity required in prayer.
Romans 8:26This verse reveals that the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness, even when we don't know how to pray, showing God's nearness not just to eloquent prayers but to our deepest, Spirit-guided pleas for help.
1 John 5:14This promise assures us that if we ask anything according to God's will, He hears us, highlighting the 'truth' in Psalm 145:18 as a prayer that aligns with God's desires, not just our own.
Psalm 34:18This verse directly parallels the theme, stating that the LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit, offering a specific example of who God draws near to when they call out to Him.
bensonPsalms 145:18: "The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth."
Psalm 145:18-19. The Lord is nigh unto all that call upon him — To answer their prayers, supposing they call upon him; in truth — Or, with an upright heart, asking those things only which are according to his will, sincerely desiring what they ask, trusting in him that he will give it, and waiting upon him in the way he hath appointed for that purpose. Observe, reader, our King “is not like e…
clarkePsalms 145:18: "The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth."
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.
The verse emphasizes that God's nearness isn't just about proximity, but about a kind of calling. It's not just speaking to God, but calling on Him "in truth," meaning with sincerity, an upright heart, and genuine reliance on Him, not mere religious formality.
Psalm 145 builds to a crescendo of praise for God's kingship and goodness. After affirming God's righteousness and mercy in all His works, the psalmist declares God's closeness to those who seek Him. This declaration of divine accessibility is immediately followed by promises of God hearing their cries, fulfilling their desires, and saving them.
Psalm 145 builds to a crescendo of praise for God's kingship and goodness. After affirming God's righteousness and mercy in all His works, the psalmist declares God's closeness to those who seek Him. This declaration of divine accessibility is immediately followed by promises of God hearing their cries, fulfilling their desires, and saving them.
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"The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them." — The verse emphasizes that God's nearness isn't just about proximity, but about a kind of calling. It's not just speaking to God, but calling on Him "in truth," meaning with sincerity, an upright he…
