Verse of the Day

　　

Psalm 145:18-19

The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

English Standard Version

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.

The Message

God's there, listening for all who pray, for all who pray and mean it. He does what's best for those who fear him - hears them call out, and saves them.

New King James Version

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them.

New Living Translation

The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him sincerely. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Psalm 145:1-9

(Read Psalm 145:1-9)

　　Those who, under troubles and temptations, abound in fervent prayer, shall in due season abound in grateful praise, which is the true language of holy joy. Especially we should speak of God's wondrous work of redemption, while we declare his greatness. For no deliverance of the Israelites, nor the punishment of sinners, so clearly proclaims the justice of God, as the cross of Christ exhibits it to the enlightened mind. It may be truly said of our Lord Jesus Christ, that his words are words of goodness and grace; his works are works of goodness and grace. He is full of compassion; hence he came into the world to save sinners. When on earth, he showed his compassion both to the bodies and souls of men, by healing the one, and making wise the other. He is of great mercy, a merciful High Priest, through whom God is merciful to sinners.

　　

Psalm 145:18-19 In-Context

16 You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

　　17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does.

　　18 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

　　19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.

　　20 The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.

　　21 My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.