Psalms 119:150
Near me are wicked tormentors, who are far from thoughts of your law;
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
In Context
149Hear my voice in your kindness: O Lord, by your judgments revive me.
151but near, too, are you, O Lord, and all your commandments are trusty.
Cross References
Psalms 22:16For dogs are round about me, a band of knaves encircles me, gnawing my hands and my feet.
Psalms 50:17while you yourself hate correction, and cast my words behind you?
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 →