Psalms 119:150
They have drawn nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
Darby Translation
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: O Jehovah, quicken me according to thy judgment.
151Thou, Jehovah, art near, and all thy commandments are truth.
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:16And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
Job 21:14And they say unto God, Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways!
Psalms 22:16For dogs have encompassed me; an assembly of evil-doers have surrounded me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Psalms 50:17Seeing thou hast hated correction and hast cast my words behind thee?
Proverbs 1:22How long, simple ones, will ye love simpleness, and scorners take pleasure in their scorning, and the foolish hate knowledge?
Isaiah 59:11We roar all like bears, and mourn grievously like doves: we look for judgment, and there is none; for salvation, [but] it is far 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 →