Psalms 119:150
They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
In Context
151Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; 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 compassed me: A company of evil-doers have inclosed me; They pierced my hands and my feet.
Psalms 50:17Seeing thou hatest instruction, And castest 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 roar all like bears, and moan sore 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 →