Psalms 119:151

What does Psalms 119:151 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:151 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

You are near, O Lord; and all your teachings are true.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Near <FI>art<Fi> Thou, O Jehovah, And all Thy commands <FI>are<Fi> truth.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Thou, Jehovah, art near, and all thy commandments are truth.

Context

v.150They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.

v.151This passage

v.152Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. ר RESH.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 139:2

    Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising; Thou understandest my thought afar off.

  • Psalms 119:142

    Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is truth.

  • Psalms 75:1

    We give thanks unto thee, O God; We give thanks, for thy name is near: Men tell of thy wondrous works.

  • Psalms 34:18

    Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.

  • Matthew 1:23

    Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Immanuel; which is, being interpreted, God with us.

  • Psalms 46:1

    God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

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