Psalm 145:18 (BSB)

The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.

From Psalms 145. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Psalm 145:18

• John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Psalm 145:1-21: PSALM 145 The Psalmist is led to celebrate the praises of God by reflecting upon his excellent wisdom, goodness, and righteousness, both in the government of the world generally, and particularly in managing, superintending, and defending the children of men. After recounting in general the praises of his providence, he comes to speak of the special favor shown by him to his own people.
• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Psalm 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.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Psalm 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...
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Psalm 145:18: The LORD [is] nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. (l) Which only belongs to the faithful: and this virtue is contrary to infidelity, doubting, impatience and murmuring.