Psalms 119:150
They that pursue mischievous devices draw nigh: from thy law are they far.
Leeser Tanakh
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 kindness: O Lord, according to thy decree do thou grant me life.
151Near art thou, O Lord; and all thy commandments are the truth.
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:16And Jonathan, the son of Saul, arose and went to David into the forest, and strengthened his hand in God.
Job 21:14And yet they say unto God, “Depart from us; and the knowledge of thy ways we desire not.
Psalms 22:16(22:17) For dogs have encompassed me; the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me: like lions [they threaten] my hands and my feet.
Psalms 50:17And yet thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.
Proverbs 1:22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners take their delight in scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Isaiah 59:11We growl all of us like bears, and like doves do we moan sorely; we ever hope for justice, but there is none; for aid, 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 →