Revised Literal Translation
Psalms 119:151
151Thou art near, O Yhwh; and all thy commandments are truth.
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
149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O Yhwh, quicken me according to thy judgment. 150They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law. Thou art near, O Yhwh; and all thy commandments are truth. 152Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever. 153Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.
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קָר֣וֹב אַתָּ֣ה יְהוָ֑ה וְֽכָל־מִצְוֹתֶ֥יךָ אֱמֶֽת׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 119:151
- Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
- Psalms 75:1Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
- Psalms 139:2Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
- Psalms 145:18Yhwh is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
- Deuteronomy 4:7For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as Yhwh our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
- Matthew 1:23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
- Psalms 119:138Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
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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