Psalms 119:115

Psalms 119:115 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
• New International Version (NIV)Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!
• English Standard Version (ESV)Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Depart from me, you evildoers, For I will keep the commandments of my God!

Context of Psalms 119:115

113I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. 114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. 116Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. 117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.

Psalms 119:115 word by word

סֽוּרוּ־מִמֶּ֥נִּי מְרֵעִ֑ים וְ֝אֶצְּרָ֗ה מִצְוֹ֥ת אֱלֹהָֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Departסוּרsûr ώûr · to turn aside: departH5493
• from me, ye evildoersרָעַעrâ‛a‛ · be evilH7489
• for I will keepנָצַרnâtsar · to watchH5341
• the commandmentsמִצְוָהmitsvâh · commandmentH4687
• of my Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430

Cross-references for Psalms 119:115

• Psalms 6:8Go away, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping.
• Psalms 26:5I hate the gatherings of those who do evil, and I refuse to join in with the wicked.
• Psalms 139:19O God, if only you would destroy the wicked! Get out of my life, you murderers!
• Matthew 7:23But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’
• Matthew 25:41“Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.
• 1 Corinthians 15:33Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.”
• Psalms 119:106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.
• Joshua 24:15But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”

Commentaries on Psalms 119:115

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 115Depart from me, ye evil-doers - Workers of iniquity; bad men. See the notes at Psalm 6:8. This indicates a determined purpose that nothing should deter or allure him from the service of God. A man who wishes to serve God, and lead a religious life, must separate himself from the society, as such, of unprincipled people. For I will keep the commandments of my God - This is my fixed resolution. It may be remarked here (1) that bad people will turn away from…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 113-120Verses 113-120 Here is a dread of the risings of sin, and the first beginnings of it. The more we love the law of God, the more watchful we shall be, lest vain thoughts draw us from what we love. Would we make progress in keeping God's commands, we must be separate from evil-doers. The believer could not live without the grace of God; but, supported by his hand, his spiritual life shall be maintained. Our holy security is grounded on Divine supports. All…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 113-120Samekh (ס) is the fifteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm. The psalmist declares his hatred of evil and his love for God and his ways.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 115-117115-117. Hence he fears not wicked men, nor dreads disappointment, sustained by God in making His law the rule of life. Depart from me--Ye can do nothing with me; for, &c. (Psa 6:8).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