Psalms 119:150
What does Psalms 119:150 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:150 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.
KJV
King James Version · 1611They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Those who have evil designs against me come near; they are far from your law.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Near have been my wicked pursuers, From Thy law they have been far off.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890They have drawn nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 21:14
And they say unto God, Depart from us; For we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
- Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
- Matthew 26:46
Arise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that betrayeth me.
- 2 Samuel 17:16
Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night at the fords of the wilderness, but by all means pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him.
- Psalms 22:16
For dogs have compassed me: A company of evil-doers have inclosed me; They pierced my hands and my feet.
- Proverbs 1:7
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; Butthe foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
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