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18 The Lord is near all who cry out to him,
all who cry out to him sincerely.[a]
19 He satisfies the desire[b] of his loyal followers;[c]
he hears their cry for help and delivers them.
20 The Lord protects all those who love him,
but he destroys all the wicked.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 145:18 tn Heb “in truth.”
  2. Psalm 145:19 tn In this context “desire” refers to the followers’ desire to be delivered from wicked enemies.
  3. Psalm 145:19 tn Heb “the desire of those who fear him, he does.”