Psalm 145:18 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 145:18

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... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 145:18-19

Psalms 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 earthly princes, difficult of access, but one of whom the meanest subject may at any time obtain an... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

Psalm 145-146 God is gracious and mercifulThe book of Psalms closes with six hymns of general praise. The first of these is David’s ‘Song of Praise’ and in the Hebrew is an acrostic. The other five have no titles, but each begins and ends with the words ‘Praise the Lord’.God is great and worthy to be the object of people’s praise, day and night, for ever and ever (145:1-3). Those who know God’s greatness should meditate upon it and proclaim it to others (4-7). Not only is God great, but he is... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 145:18

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). read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 145:18

Psalms 145:18. 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 to God, and constancy in serving him, without applying himself to any indirect means to obtain what he prays for; but waiting only on God to receive it from him in his good time. If to the prayer itself, it signifies the constancy of his address, in not giving over his petitions when they... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 145:18

18, 19. (Compare Psalms 34:7; Psalms 34:10). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 145:1-21

Psalms 145This acrostic psalm begins a series of six psalms, the last six in the Psalter, which are especially full of praise to God. The title, "a psalm of praise," occurs only here in the Book of Psalms. The word "praise" appears 46 times in the last six psalms. In this psalm David praised God for His powerful acts, for His mercy and grace, for His everlasting kingdom, and for His response to those who pray to Him. As such it resembles history psalms, but its genre is most similar to the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 145:17-21

4. God’s responsiveness to prayer 145:17-21Everything the Lord does is right. Kindness also marks all His deeds. He is attentive to those who pray to Him sincerely. He will grant the petitions of believers and will deliver them in times of need. He will protect those who love Him, but will destroy those who do not. For these reasons, David said he would praise Yahweh, and all people will bless Him forever.This psalm is a great catalogue of reasons to praise God. Like the other acrostic psalms,... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:1-21

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 things, used in the Jewish church at morning service, and worthy to be used in all the churches. It is the last Ps. ascribed to David in the Psalter.5. RV ’of the glorious majesty of thine honour and of thy wondrous works will I meditate.’13. Here LXX adds the missing v., as follows: ’Jehovah is... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 145:18

(18) The Lord is nigh . . .Closer is He than breathing, and nearer than hands and feet.”TENNYSON: Higher Pantheism. read more