Psalms 119:150
Those who are persecuting me are coming closer to me, 1 but they are far from your law. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
In Context
151You are near, Yahweh, 1 and all your commandments are trustworthy. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:16Then Jonathan, Saul's son, got up and went to David at Horesh, and strengthened his hand in God.
Job 21:14They say to God, 'Depart from us 1 for we do not wish any knowledge of your ways. 1
Psalms 22:16For dogs have surrounded me; 1 a company of evildoers has encircled me; 1 they have pierced my hands and my feet. 1
Psalms 50:17since you hate instruction 1 and throw my words away? 1
Proverbs 1:22“How long, you naive people, will you love being naive? 1 How long, you mockers, will you delight in mockery, 1 and how long, you fools, will you hate knowledge? 1
Isaiah 59:11We growl like bears and moan like doves; 1 we wait for justice, but there is none; for rescue, but it is far from us. 1
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 →