Psalms 119:155
What does Psalms 119:155 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:155 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Salvation is far from evil-doers; for they have made no search for your rules.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Far from the wicked <FI>is<Fi> salvation, For Thy statutes they have not sought.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not thy statutes.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 18:27
For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.
- Isaiah 57:19
I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him that is far off and to him that is near, saith Jehovah; and I will heal him.
- Proverbs 1:7
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; Butthe foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
- Job 5:4
His children are far from safety, And they are crushed in the gate, Neither is there any to deliver them:
- Luke 16:24
And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.
- Isaiah 46:12
Hearken unto me, ye stout-hearted, that are far from righteousness:
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