Psalms · Chapter 145 · Prayer
Psalms 145:18 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth."
KJV · King James Version
"The LORD3068 is nigh7138 unto all them that call7121 upon him, to all that call7121 upon him in truth571."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses the, lord, nigh, unto, while the WEB renders these as yahweh, near, those, who. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Psalms 145:18 in Psalms 145
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 145:18 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 145. Read the full chapter →
- v.16 You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
- v.17 Yahweh is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works.
- v.18 Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
- v.19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
- v.20 Yahweh preserves all those who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.
Book background
About the Book of Psalms
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Hebrew poetry
- Author
- David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
- Date written
- c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
- Audience
- All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
- Chapters
- 150
The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.
Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.
Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Psalms 145:18
Psalms 145:18 contains 18 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
Yahweh is near to all those who call on him
YINTAT
- 2
to all who call on him in truth.
TAWCOH
Frequently asked
FAQ about Psalms 145:18
What does Psalms 145:18 say?
Psalms 145:18 reads: "Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Psalms 145:18 in?
Psalms 145:18 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.
What is Psalms 145:18 about?
Psalms 145:18 is primarily a Bible verse about Prayer. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Psalms 145:18 in WEB and KJV?
Psalms 145:18 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "The LORD3068 is nigh7138 unto all them that call7121 upon him, to all that call7121 upon him in truth571.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Psalms 145:18?
Psalms 145:18 is 18 words in the WEB translation (77 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise Psalms 145:18?
To memorise Psalms 145:18, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Psalms 145:18 matter in Psalms?
The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other. Psalms 145:18 sits within this larger story — Psalms as a whole emphasises worship, lament, trust.
How can I apply Psalms 145:18 today?
Many readers use Psalms 145:18 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Psalms 145:18 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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