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Psalms 145:18 web — Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

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"Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth."

— Psalms 145:18, World English Bible

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Psalms 145 — Context

15

The eyes of all wait for you. You give them their food in due season.

16

You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17

Yahweh is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works.

18

Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

19

He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.

20

Yahweh preserves all those who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.

21

My mouth will speak the praise of Yahweh. Let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.

Psalms 145:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 145:18 say?
Psalms 145:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
Where is Psalms 145:18 in the Bible?
Psalms 145:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 145, verse 18.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 145:18.
What translation should I read Psalms 145:18 in?
Psalms 145:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 145:18?
Psalms 145:18 reads (WEB): “Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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