King James Version
Psalms 119:150
150They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
Psalms 119:150 in other versions
- New International Version (NIV)Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law.
- English Standard Version (ESV)They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law.
- New King James Version (NKJV)They draw near who follow after wickedness; They are far from Your law.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions.
Context of Psalms 119:150
148Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word. 149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O Lord, quicken me according to thy judgment. They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law. 151Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth. 152Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:150 word by word
קָ֭רְבוּ רֹדְפֵ֣י זִמָּ֑ה מִתּוֹרָתְךָ֥ רָחָֽקוּ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 119:150
- Psalms 22:11Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.
- Psalms 27:2When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
- 1 Samuel 23:16And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
- 2 Samuel 17:16Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him.
- Matthew 26:46Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
- Psalms 50:17Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.
- Job 21:14Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
- Proverbs 1:7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
- Proverbs 28:9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
- Ephesians 2:13But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
Commentaries on Psalms 119:150
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 150They draw nigh - They follow me; they press hard upon me. That follow after mischief - That seek to do me wrong. They are far from thy law - They yield no obedience to it; they are not influenced by it in their conduct toward me.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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