Psalms 119:115

What does Psalms 119:115 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:115 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Turn aside from me, ye evil-doers, And I keep the commands of my God.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Depart from me, ye evil-doers; and I will observe the commandments of myGod.

Context

v.114Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

v.115This passage

v.116Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 26:5

    I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And will not sit with the wicked.

  • Matthew 7:23

    And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

  • Psalms 139:19

    Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: Depart from me therefore, ye bloodthirsty men.

  • Matthew 25:41

    Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels:

  • Psalms 26:9

    Gather not my soul with sinners, Nor my life with men of blood;

  • 1 Corinthians 15:33

    Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

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