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Psalms 145:18

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 145:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
Psalms 145:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 145

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15The eyes of all wait for thee; And thou givest them their food in due season.
16Thou openest thy hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
17Jehovah is righteous in all his ways, And gracious in all his works.
18Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; He also will hear their cry and will save them.
20Jehovah preserveth all them that love him; But all the wicked will he destroy.
21My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah; And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. Psalm 146
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Compare Psa 34:7, Psa 34:10).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical 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 Psalms 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…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Nigh - To answer their prayers. In truth - With an upright heart. Next: Psalms Chapter 146”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“nigh unto: Psa 34:18, Psa 46:1, Psa 46:5; Deu 4:7; Kg1 18:27, Kg1 18:28; Isa 58:9; Joh 14:23; Jam 4:8 call upon: Psa 17:1, Psa 119:2; Pro 15:8; Isa 1:15, Isa 1:16; Jer 29:12, Jer 29:13; Hos 7:14; Mat 6:5-8; Mat 23:14; Joh 4:24; Jo1 3:20-22 Psalms 145:19”
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