Psalms 119:150
They drawe neere, that follow after malice, and are farre from thy Lawe.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
In Context
149Heare my voyce according to thy louing kindenesse: O Lord, quicken me according to thy iudgement.
151Thou art neere, O Lord: for all thy commandements are true.
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:16And Ionathan Sauls sonne arose and went to Dauid into the wood, and comforted him in God,
Job 21:14They say also vnto God, Depart from vs: for we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes.
Psalms 22:16For dogges haue compassed me, and the assemblie of the wicked haue inclosed me: they perced mine hands and my feete.
Psalms 50:17Seeing thou hatest to bee reformed, and hast cast my wordes behinde thee?
Proverbs 1:22O ye foolish, howe long will ye loue foolishnes? and the scornefull take their pleasure in scorning, and the fooles hate knowledge?
Isaiah 59:11We roare all like beares, and mourne like dooues: wee looke for equitie, but there is none: for health, but it is farre from vs.
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 →