Psalms 145:18

What does Psalms 145:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 145:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The Lord is near all those who give honour to his name; even to all who give honour to him with true hearts.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Near <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah to all those calling Him, To all who call Him in truth.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Jehovah is nigh unto all that call upon him, unto all that call upon him in truth.

Context

v.17Jehovah is righteous in all his ways, And gracious in all his works.

v.18This passage

v.19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; He also will hear their cry and will save them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Hosea 7:14

    And they have not cried unto me with their heart, but they howl upon their beds: they assemble themselves for grain and new wine; they rebel against me.

  • Psalms 34:18

    Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.

  • John 14:23

    Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

  • 1 Kings 18:27

    And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud; for he is a god: either he is musing, or he is gone aside, or he is on a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth and must be awaked.

  • Deuteronomy 4:7

    For what great nation is there, that hath a god so nigh unto them, as Jehovah our God is whensoever we call upon him?

  • Isaiah 1:15

    And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.

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