Psalm 145:18

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 145:1-21

This is a great psalm of praise standing alone, and serving as an introduction to the last five, which constitute the final anthem of thanksgiving, the expression of perfected praise. It is a solo, but the singer is singing not for himself alone, but for others. The peoples are in mind. It has three movements; an introduction (vv. Psa 145:1-4 ); a statement of theme (vv. Psa 145:5-9 ); and the full exercise of thanksgiving (vv. Psa 145:10-21 ). The introduction speaks of determination to... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:1-21

CXLV. The Nature of Yahweh.— This Ps., which borrows from very late sources ( Psalms 145:13, e.g. is translated verbally from the Aramaic of Daniel 4:3), is a useful summary of the Divine attributes, as a pious Jew conceived them. For God is mighty and glorious, kindly and compassionate. At the same time, He will destroy the wicked. The Ps. is alphabetical, each verse beginning with a letter of the Heb. alphabet in due succession. By some accident the letter Nun is omitted, but the lost... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 145:18

Is nigh unto all them, to answer their prayers for relief, that call upon him in truth; sincerely, or with an upright heart, trusting to him, and waiting upon him in his way. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

INTRODUCTION“This it the last of the Alphabetical Psalms,” says Perowne, “of which there are eight in all, if we reckon the ninth and tenth Psalms as forming one. Like four other of the Alphabetical Psalms this bears the name of David, although there can in this case be no doubt that the inscription is not to be trusted. As in several other instances, so here, the acrostic arrangement is not strictly observed. The letter nun (נ) is omitted.” In the Septuagint, a verse which begins with נ is... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Psalms 145:18-19

DISCOURSE: 743GOD’S READINESS TO ANSWER PRAYERPsalms 145:18-19. 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.ONE of the most endearing qualities of a monarch is, a readiness to listen to the petitions of his subjects, and to relieve, to the utmost of his power, their necessities. But no earthly potentate can be accessible to all; nor, if he were, could he... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

Chapter 145I will extol thee, my God, O King; I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable ( Psalms 145:1-3 ).Oh, the riches of His mercy and grace unto us! The greatness of God unsearchable.One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. I will speak of the glorious honor of thy majesty, and of your wondrous... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 145:1-21

This is the last of the acrostic or alphabetical psalms, and should therefore contain twenty two verses, corresponding with the number of letters in the Hebrew alphabet. But the verse which begins with the letter נ nun, has been lost from the Hebrew text, and is not found in any printed copy of the Hebrew bible. It is preserved however by the LXX, the Vulgate, and other Versions, and is as follows: “The Lord is faithful in all his words, and merciful in all his works.” This should form Psalms... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 145:1-21

Psalms 145:1-21I will extol Thee, my God, O King.The Kinghood of God, and the glory of His providence: -I. The Kinghood of God (Psalms 145:1-13).1. Absolutely incomparable.(1) Majesty incomprehensible.(2) Reign perpetual.(3) Power tremendous.2. Supremely praiseworthy.(1) By all.(2) At all times.(3) For ever.II. The glory of His providence (Psalms 145:14-21). His kindness to--1. Fallen man.2. Universal life. The--(1) extent;(2) seasonableness;(3) readiness;(4) completeness of His providential... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 145:18-21

Psalms 145:18-21The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him.God and His peopleI. The persons who are favoured with the Divine presence.1. They call upon God.2. They call upon Him in truth.3. They desire Him.4. They fear Him.5. They cry unto Him.6. They love Him.7. They praise Him.II. The favours which the Lord manifests to His people.1. He is near them.2. He will grant their desires.3. He will save them.4. He will preserve them.5. They shall be with Him for ever.III. The destruction of... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 145:18

Psa 145:18 The LORD [is] nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. Ver. 18. The Lord is nigh unto all those, &c. ] He is ever at hand, to hear and help his faithful suitors and suppliants; these have the royalty of his ear, free access, sure success. To all that call upon him in truth ] That draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having their hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and their bodies washed with pure water, Hebrews 10:22 . read more

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