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John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 145:18

The LORD [is] nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

Ver. 18. The Lord is nigh unto all those, &c.] He is ever at hand, to hear and help his faithful suitors and suppliants; these have the royalty of his ear, free access, sure success.

To all that call upon him in truth] That draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having their hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and their bodies washed with pure water, Hebrews 10:22 .

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See also Psalms 145:18 in other biblical comments:

  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse Psalms 145:18. _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...

  • Albert Barnes' 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 whi...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    PSALM 143-145 In Psalms 143:1 the enemy is mentioned again, the enemy who pursued David. “For the enemy has persecuted my soul; he has smitten my life down to the ground; he has made me to dwell in da...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    CXLV. THE NATURE OF YAHWEH. This Ps., which borrows from very late sources (Psalms 145:13, _e.g._ is translated verbally from the Aramaic of Daniel 4:3), is a useful summary of the Divine attributes,...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    NIGH: i.e. nigh to help. Compare Psalms 34:18; Psalms 119:151.Deuteronomy 4:7. UNTO ALL. Note the Figure of speech _Anadiplosis_ (App-6) in the repetition, "to all that call" (for emphasis)....

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    _nigh unto all them that call upon him_ To answer and help. Cp. Deuteronomy 4:7; Psalms 34:18; Psalms 119:151. _in truth_ The hypocrite finds no favour with Him. Cp....

  • Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

    DISCOURSE: 743 GOD’S READINESS TO ANSWER PRAYER Psalms 145:18. _The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him:...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    IN TRUTH— Or, in _fidelity,_ or _constancy._ This fidelity or constancy may be applied either to the person praying, or to the prayer itself. If to the _person,_ it then signifies his firm adherence t...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    PSALMS 145 DESCRIPTIVE TITLE An Alphabetical Psalm in Praise of Jehovah's Greatness, Goodness and Righteousness. ANALYSIS Naturally, this psalm falls into 21 Couplets (and Verses), the letter _nun_...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. THE LORD IS NIGH UNTO ALL THEM THAT CALL UPON HIM - (; ,18; .) TO ALL THAT CALL UPON HIM IN TRUTH - not in hypo...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    This is an alphabetic Ps., but the v. with the letter _Nun,_ which should come after Psalms 145:13, has been lost. It is a noble Ps., celebrating the praise of God as the bountiful Giver of all good t...

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    Psalms 107:150 _GORDON CHURCHYARD_ AN ALPHABET OF *PRAISE PSALMS 145 Jesus said, "Yours is the *kingdom, the power and the *glory, for always, *Amen" ...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    THE LORD IS NIGH... Closer is He than breathing, and nearer than hands and feet.” TENNYSON: _HIGHER PANTHEISM._...

  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

    קָרֹ֣וב יְ֭הוָה לְ כָל ־קֹרְאָ֑יו לְ כֹ֤ל

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    Psalms 145:1 This is an acrostic psalm. Like several others of that kind, it is slightly irregular, one letter (Nun) being omitted. The omission is supplied in the LXX by an obviously spurious verse i...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

      GOD'S BOUNTIFUL PROVISION Psalms 145:10-21 There is more happiness in the world than we are disposed to think. God's works give praise to Him. Take, for instance, the gladness of one summer day, w...

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    This is a great psalm of praise standing alone, and serving as an introduction to the last five, which constitute the final anthem of thanksgiving, the expression of perfected praise. It is a solo, bu...

  • Geneva Study Bible Commentary

    The LORD [is] nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in (l) truth. (l) Which only belongs to the faithful: and this virtue is contrary to infidelity, doubting, impatience an...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    Every verse is full of the same assurances of divine goodness, mercy, and love. God in Christ is righteous, is nigh to his people, is attentive to them, knows them, loves them, guards them, blesses th...

  • John Calvin's Bible Commentary

    18._Jehovah is near to all that call upon him_. This truth is principally applicable to believers, whom God in the way of singular privilege invites to draw near him, promising that he will be favorab...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    Psalms 145 goes on in thought into the millennium, after the distress is over, and the full deliverance can be celebrated. It is Christ in spirit perhaps even in person as in the midst of Israel, lead...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    THE LORD [IS] NIGH UNTO ALL THEM THAT CALL UPON HIM,.... He is not only nigh unto them in relation, being their near kinsman, brother, father, husband, and head, but with respect to place and presence...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _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, si...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    A PSALM OF PRAISE FOR THE BLESSINGS DUE TO THE MESSIAH'S EXALTATION. David's psalm of praise, dedicated to Messiah for His mighty, righteous, and gracious government of all men, and of His Church in...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth, their prayer being prompted by, and flowing from, true faith, and being strictly free from all hypocrisy and doub...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    10-21 All God's works show forth his praises. He satisfies the desire of every living thing, except the unreasonable children of men, who are satisfied with nothing. He does good to all the children...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    IS NIGH UNTO ALL THEM, to answer their prayers for relief, THAT CALL UPON HIM IN TRUTH; sincerely, or with an upright heart, trusting to him, and waiting upon him in his way....

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    Psalms 145:18 LORD H3068 near H7138 call H7121 (H8802) call H7121 (H8799) truth H571 nigh unto -...

  • Spurgeon's Bible Commentary

    When you get to the 145 th Psalm, you enter the Beulah Land of the Psalms. Henceforth, the time of the singing of birds is come; and you go from one Hallelujah to another. In the Hebrew, this is one o...

  • Spurgeon's Bible Commentary

    I am going to preach about prayer, so we will read «David's Psalm of praise.» Thus we shall have two parts of true worship. Psalms 145:1. _I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name...

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: David engages himself and others to praise God. CHARACTERS: God, David. CONCLUSION: Praising God should be our daily work, for God is every day blessing us. His greatness and goodness cann...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    This is the last of the acrostic or alphabetical psalms, and should therefore contain twenty two verses, corresponding with the number of letters in the Hebrew alphabet. But the verse which begins wit...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _I will extol Thee, my God, O King._ THE KINGHOOD OF GOD, AND THE GLORY OF HIS PROVIDENCE: - I. The Kinghood of God (Psalms 145:1). 1. Absolutely incomparable. (1) Majesty incomprehensible. (2) R...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him._ GOD AND HIS PEOPLE I. The persons who are favoured with the Divine presence. 1. They call upon God. 2. They call upon Him in truth. 3. They de...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 145:1. This is the last of David’s psalms. This hymn praises the Lord for his goodness and generosity toward his creatures, especially his people. One remarkable feature is...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 145:13 Building on vv. Psalms 145:8, these verses develop the notion of God’s kindness to all his creatures (vv....

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    INTRODUCTION “This it the last of the Alphabetical Psalms,” says Perowne, “of which there are eight in all, if we reckon the ninth and tenth Psalms as forming one. Like four other of the Alphabetical...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    EXPOSITION WITH another hymn of praise, this late collection of Davidical psalms, previously omitted from the Psalter, terminates. Like verses 25. and 34; also Davidical, this psalm is alphabetic, an...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    I will extol thee, my God, O King; I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    1 John 3:20; 1 Kings 18:27; 1 Kings 18:28; Deuteronomy 4:7; Hosea 7:1

  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

    Nigh — To answer their prayers. In truth — With an upright heart....

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