Psalms 119:151
Near art thou, O Lord; and all thy commandments are the truth.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
In Context
150They that pursue mischievous devices draw nigh: from thy law are they far.
152Of old already I knew of thy testimonies; because for eternity hast thou founded them.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation is there that hath gods so nigh unto it, as is the Lord our God at all times that we call upon him.
Psalms 46:1“To the chief musician: by the sons of Korach, upon 'Alamoth, a song.” (46:2) God is our protection and strength, a help in distresses, very readily found.
Psalms 119:138Thou hast commanded thy testimonies, as righteous and faithful exceedingly.
Psalms 119:144Righteous are thy testimonies for everlasting: give me understanding, that I may live.
Psalms 145:18The Lord is nigh unto all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:151-152
150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law. 151 Thou art near, O Lord ; and all thy commandments are truth. Here is, I. The apprehension David was in of danger from his enemies. 1. They were very malicious, and industrious in prosecuting their malicious designs: They follow after mischief, any mischief they could do to David or his friends; they would let slip no opportunity nor let fall any pursuit that might be to his hurt. 2. They were very impious, and had no fear of God before… Read the whole commentary →