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    Psalm 145:18 — Verse of the Day

    Catholic Bible verse for , with the meaning of Psalm 145:18, a prayer, and the chapter in context.

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    Theme: Prayer

    “The Lord is near to all who call on him in truth.”

    — Psalm 145:18

    Meaning of Psalm 145:18

    Psalm 145:18 says the Lord is near to all who call on him in truth. Truth means you do not dress the prayer up. Nearness is promised to the honest call, including the clumsy one.

    More on this theme: Bible verses about prayer.

    A prayer with Psalm 145:18

    Lord, I call on you in truth, without a polished speech. Be near, as you promised. Amen.

    Where Psalm 145:18 sits in Scripture

    The Psalms are the Church's prayer book. A single line is meant to be prayed, and the rest of the psalm shows whether the speaker is in danger, in thanks, or in the temple. On Sunday, November 15, 2026, Psalm 145:18 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.

    Read Psalm 145:18 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.

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    Questions about Psalm 145:18

    What kind of prayer does Psalm 145:18 hear?

    On November 15, 2026, Psalm 145:18 says the Lord is near to all who call on him in truth. Truth means you do not dress the prayer up. Nearness is promised to the honest call, including the clumsy one.

    Does God stay far if my prayer is badly worded?

    The verse ties nearness to truth, not to eloquence. A polished lie is farther from him than a clumsy honest sentence.

    How do I call on the Lord in truth today?

    Say the need without improving it. Ask him to be near, as Psalm 145:18 promises, and stop performing a better version of yourself in the prayer.