Psalm 145:18

The Passion Translation

You draw near to those who call out to you, listening closely, especially when their hearts are true.

Cross References

Psalm 119:151

God, you are near me always, so close to me; every one of your commands reveals truth.

Psalm 119:2

What joy overwhelms everyone who keeps the ways of God, those who seek him as their heart’s passion!

Psalm 17:1

Listen to me, Lord. Hear the passionate prayer of this honest man. My cause is just and my need is real. I’ve done what’s right and my lips speak truth.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to all whose hearts are crushed by pain, and he is always ready to restore the repentant one.

Psalm 46:1

God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble— more than enough and always available whenever I need you.

Psalm 46:5

God is in the midst of his city, secure and never shaken. At daybreak his help will be seen with the appearing of the dawn.

Proverbs 15:8

It is despicable to the Lord when people use the worship of the Almighty as a cloak for their sin, but every prayer of the righteous is pleasing to his heart.

Isaiah 58:9

Then Yahweh will answer you when you pray. When you cry out for help, he will say, ‘I am here.’ “If you banish every form of oppression, the scornful accusations, and vicious slander,

Lamentations 3:57

You drew near when I called to you. You told me, “Do not be afraid!”

Matthew 23:13

“Great sorrow awaits you religious scholars and you Pharisees—such frauds and pretenders! You do all you can to keep people from experiencing the reality of heaven’s kingdom realm. Not only do you refuse to enter in, you also forbid anyone else from entering in!

John 14:23

Jesus replied, “Loving me empowers you to obey my word. And my Father will love you so deeply that we will come to you and make you our dwelling place.

James 4:8

Move your heart closer and closer to God, and he will come even closer to you. But make sure you cleanse your life, you sinners, and keep your heart pure and stop doubting.