Psalms 119:151
Near art thou, O Yahweh, and, all thy commandments, are truth.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
In Context
150They have drawn near, who pursue villainy, From thy law, have they gone far away.
152Long, have I known, from thy testimonies, That, to times age-abiding, thou didst establish them.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation is there which hath gods nigh unto it,—like Yahweh our God, whensoever we have cried out unto him.
Psalms 46:1God—for us, is a refuge and strength, A help in distresses, soon found.
Psalms 119:138Thou hast righteously commanded thy testimonies, yea in great faithfulness.
Psalms 119:144Righteous are thy testimonies, unto times age-abiding, Give me understanding, that I may live.
Psalms 145:18Near is Yahweh to all who call upon him,—to all them who call upon him in faithfulness.
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 →