John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:18
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; not in a general way, as he is the omnipresent God, and so nigh to all, and from whose presence there is no fleeing; but in a special way, he is so nigh to them as he is not unto others, Deuteronomy 4:7 . He is in their hearts, and dwells there by faith, and they dwell in him; his blood is... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 145:10-21
The greatness and goodness of him who is optimus et maximus?the best and greatest of beings, were celebrated in the former part of the psalm; here, in these verses, we are taught to give him the glory of his kingdom, in the administration of which his greatness and goodness shine so clearly, so very brightly. Observe, as before, I. From whom the tribute of praise is expected (Ps. 145:10): All God's works shall praise him. They all minister to us matter for praise, and so praise him according... read more