145:18 The Lord is near all who cry out to him,
all who cry out to him sincerely. 1
145:19 He satisfies the desire 2 of his loyal followers; 3
he hears their cry for help and delivers them.
[145:18] 1 tn Heb “in truth.”
[145:19] 2 tn In this context “desire” refers to the followers’ desire to be delivered from wicked enemies.
[145:19] 3 tn Heb “the desire of those who fear him, he does.”
