Psalms 119:150
They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from thy law.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
In Context
149Hear my voice according to thy loving kindness. Enliven me, O LORD, according to thine ordinances.
151Thou are near, O LORD, and all thy commandments are truth.
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:16And Jonathan, Saul's son, arose, and went to David into the forest, and strengthened his hand in God.
Job 21:14And they say to God, Depart from us, for we do not desire the knowledge of thy ways.
Psalms 22:16For dogs have encompassed me. A company of evil-doers have enclosed me. They pierced (LXX/DSS) my hands and my feet.
Psalms 50:17since thou hate instruction, and cast my words behind thee?
Proverbs 1:22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, and fools hate knowledge?
Isaiah 59:11We all roar like bears, and moan greatly like doves. We look for justice, but there is none, for salvation, but it is far off from us.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:150
149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O Lord , quicken me according to thy judgment. Here, 1. David applies to God for grace and comfort with much solemnity. He begs of God to hear his voice: "Lord, I have something to say to thee; shall I obtain a gracious audience?" Well, what has he to say? What is his petition and what is his request? It is not long, but it has much in a little: " Lord, quicken me; stir me up to that which is good, and make me vigorous, and lively, and cheerful in it. Let habits… Read the whole commentary →