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 · 2000

They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Those who have evil designs against me come near; they are far from your law.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Near have been my wicked pursuers, From Thy law they have been far off.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

They have drawn nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

Context

v.149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.

v.150This passage

v.151Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.

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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