Psalms 145:19 Meaning and Explanation
“He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 145:19
God fulfills the desires of his reverent worshippers and hears their cries with salvation.
What Does Psalms 145:19 Mean?
'Fear him' here means reverence, awe-filled respect—the foundational stance toward God established throughout the psalm. Those who fear him are positioned to receive his fulfillment. 'Fulfil the desire' goes beyond duty; it suggests God's attentiveness to what his worshippers value and need. This is not transactional but relational—the fearful receive generously.
'Will hear their cry' emphasizes auditory attention and response. A cry is urgent, desperate, honest. God attends to such calls. 'Will save them' indicates rescue from danger, oppression, or difficulty. The three-part promise—fulfillment, hearing, salvation—assures complete divine responsiveness. Those who establish right relationship with God through fear and calling can trust in his active intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 145:19
What does Psalms 145:19 mean?
God fulfills the desires of those who revere him and rescues them from distress.
What is the context of Psalms 145:19?
God fulfills the desires of his reverent worshippers and hears their cries with salvation.