Psalms 119:150
They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from Thy law.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
In Context
149Hear my voice according unto Thy lovingkindness; quicken me, O LORD, as Thou art wont.
151Thou art nigh, 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 wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
Job 21:14Yet they said unto God: 'Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of Thy ways.
Psalms 22:16(22-17) For dogs have encompassed me; a company of evil-doers have inclosed me; like a lion, they are at my hands and my feet.
Psalms 50:17Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest My words behind thee.
Proverbs 1:22'How long, ye thoughtless, will ye love thoughtlessness? And how long will scorners delight them in scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Isaiah 59:11We all growl like bears, and mourn sore like doves; we look for right, 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 →