Psalms 119:151
Thou art neere, O Lord: for all thy commandements are true.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
In Context
150They drawe neere, that follow after malice, and are farre from thy Lawe.
152I haue knowen long since by thy testimonies, that thou hast established them for euer.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:7For what nation is so great, vnto whome the gods come so neere vnto them, as the Lord our God is neere vnto vs, in all that we call vnto him for?
Psalms 46:1To him that excelleth upon Alamoth a song committed to the sonnes of Korah. God is our hope and strength, and helpe in troubles, ready to be found.
Psalms 119:138Thou hast commanded iustice by thy testimonies and trueth especially.
Psalms 119:144The righteousnes of thy testimonies is euerlasting: graunt me vnderstanding, and I shall liue.
Psalms 145:18The Lord is neere vnto all that call vpon him: yea, to all that call vpon him in trueth.
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 →