Psalms 119:150
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from your law.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
In Context
151You are near, O LORD; and all your commandments are truth.
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:16And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
Job 21:14Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of your ways.
Psalms 22:16For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Psalms 50:17Seeing you hate instruction, and casts my words behind you.
Proverbs 1:22How long, all of you simple ones, will all of you love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Isaiah 59:11We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for judgment, but there is none; for salvation, but it is far off 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 →