Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 119:151
151You are near, Lord, and all your commands are true.
Psalms 119:151 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth.
- New International Version (NIV)Yet you are near, Lord, and all your commands are true.
- English Standard Version (ESV)But you are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true.
- New King James Version (NKJV)You are near, O Lord, And all Your commandments are truth.
Context of Psalms 119:151
149In keeping with your faithful love, hear my voice. Lord, give me life in keeping with your justice. 150Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from your instruction. You are near, Lord, and all your commands are true. 152Long ago I learned from your decrees that you have established them forever. 153Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instruction.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:151 word by word
קָר֣וֹב אַתָּ֣ה יְהוָ֑ה וְֽכָל־מִצְוֹתֶ֥יךָ אֱמֶֽת׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 119:151
- Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.
- Psalms 75:1We give thanks to you, God; we give thanks to you, for your name is near. People tell about your wondrous works.
- Psalms 139:2You know when I sit down and when I stand up; you understand my thoughts from far away.
- Psalms 145:18The Lord is near all who call out to him, all who call out to him with integrity.
- Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation is there that has a god near to it as the Lord our God is to us whenever we call to him?
- Matthew 1:23See, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which is translated “God is with us.”
- Psalms 119:138The decrees you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy.
Commentaries on Psalms 119:151
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 151Thou art near, O Lord - God was present with him; he was ready to hear his cry; he was at hand to save him. Compare Psalm 145:18. The psalmist had the assurance, springing from deep feeling, and the conscious presence of God, which the people of God often have, that God is very near to them; that he is ready to hear them; that their prayers are answered; that they are in the presence of a heavenly Friend. Such are among the precious experiences of the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 145-152Verses 145-152 Supplications with the whole heart are presented only by those who desire God's salvation, and who love his commandments. Whither should the child go but to his father? Save me from my sins, my corruptions, my temptations, all the hinderances in my way, that I may keep thy testimonies. Christians who enjoy health, should not suffer the early hours of the morning to glide away unimproved. Hope in God's word encourages us to continue in…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 150-151Coming to attack me (or draw near) is a Hebrew wordplay on You are near. The wicked stay far from God's instructions, but the psalmist stays close, so he does not need to fear.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 150-152150-152. Though the wicked are near to injure, because far from God's law, He is near to help, and faithful to His word, which abides for ever. RESH. (Psa 119:153-160).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 119
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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