Psalms 145:19
He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Original Language Analysis
יַעֲשֶׂ֑ה
He will fulfil
H6213
יַעֲשֶׂ֑ה
He will fulfil
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
3 of 7
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
וְֽאֶת
H853
וְֽאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 7
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Cross References
Psalms 37:4Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.John 15:7If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.Matthew 5:6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.1 John 5:15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.Psalms 91:15He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.John 16:24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.Psalms 34:9O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.Psalms 34:17The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.John 15:16Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.Psalms 20:4Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
Historical Context
God's hearing the cry of the oppressed distinguished Him from pagan deities supposedly indifferent to human suffering. He heard Israel's cry in Egyptian bondage (Exodus 2:24-25, 3:7-9), establishing the pattern of divine responsiveness to those who fear Him. This promise sustained believers through exile and persecution.
Questions for Reflection
- How does genuine fear of God shape the desires believers bring to Him in prayer?
- What is the relationship between God hearing prayer and God saving those who cry to Him?
- How can this promise provide assurance without guaranteeing immunity from trials or suffering?
Analysis & Commentary
He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. God's responsive care for the reverent—rĕtson-yĕre'av ya'aseh (רְצוֹן־יְרֵאָיו יַעֲשֶׂה) "the desire of those who fear Him He will do." Yirah (יִרְאָה) "fear" means reverent awe, not servile terror—loving respect that shapes behavior. God fulfills desires aligned with His will, not sinful cravings (Psalm 37:4, 1 John 5:14-15).
He also will hear their cry, and will save them (ve'et-shav'atam yishma' vĕyoshi'em, וְאֶת־שַׁוְעָתָם יִשְׁמַע וְיוֹשִׁיעֵם)—the sequence hearing→saving demonstrates divine compassion. Yasha (יָשַׁע) "save" encompasses both deliverance from danger and ultimate redemption, anticipating Jesus (Yeshua, "Yahweh saves") who saves His people from their sins (Matthew 1:21).