Psalms 145:18-20
What is written? (ESV)
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 Lord preserves all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.
What does it say?
God is near those who call on Him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear Him, hears their cry, and saves them. He preserves those who love Him. He will destroy those who are wicked.
What is its immediate context?
David’s song of praise (about 1,00BC).
How Psalms 145:18-20 is applied across Bible answers
How do we know God?
God is there for any that call on Him according to His word.
What does it mean to ‘call on the name of the Lord?’
God will respond (e.g. draw "near") only to those who “call on Him in truth".
What is the effect of God’s word?
God responds ("is near") to those who are abiding in or relying on His word. To "call on him in truth" is equal to "fear him" and equal to "love him" -- all hinging on "in truth". The implication is that He does not respond to those who do not obey or pay heed to His word - the "wicked" who "He will destroy".
