Psalms 119:150
They have drawn near, who pursue villainy, From thy law, have they gone far away.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
In Context
149My voice, O hear, according to thy lovingkindness, O Yahweh! according to thy wont, give me life.
151Near art thou, O Yahweh, and, all thy commandments, are truth.
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:16So Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went unto David in the thicket,—and strengthened his hand in God;
Job 21:14Yet they said unto GOD, Depart from us, and, In the knowledge of thy ways, find we no pleasure.
Psalms 22:16For dogs have surrounded me,—An assembly of evil doers, have encircled me, They have pierced my hands and my feet,
Psalms 50:17Seeing that, thou, hast hated correction, And hast cast my words behind thee;
Proverbs 1:22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and, scoffers, in scoffing, delight them? and, dullards, hate knowledge?
Isaiah 59:11We growl like bears all of us, And, like doves, do we, mournfully coo,—We wait For justice, and there is none, For salvation it is far from us!
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 →