Psalms 119:150
Those who follow after wickedness draw near; they are far from Your law.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
In Context
149Hear my voice, O LORD, according to Your loving devotion; give me life according to Your justice.
151You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true.
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:16And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God,
Job 21:14Yet they say to God: ‘Leave us alone! For we have no desire to know Your ways.
Psalms 22:16For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet.
Psalms 50:17For you hate My instruction and cast My words behind you.
Proverbs 1:22“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
Isaiah 59:11We all growl like bears and moan like doves. We hope for justice, but find 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 →