Psalms 119:150
“They draw nigh that follow after mischiefe: they are farre from thy Law.”
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Psalms 119:150 Context
148Mine eyes preuent the night watches: that I might meditate in thy word. 149Heare my voice according vnto thy louing kindnesse: O Lord quicken me according to thy iudgement. 150They draw nigh that follow after mischiefe: they are farre from thy Law. 151Thou art neere, O Lord: and all thy commandements are trueth. 152Concerning thy testimonies, I haue knowen of old: that thou hast founded them for euer.
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Other Translations
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
- King James Version
Those who follow after wickedness draw near; They are far from Your law.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Those who have evil designs against me come near; they are far from your law.
- Basic English Bible
They have drawn nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
- Darby Bible
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
- Webster's Bible
They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.
- World English Bible
Near have been my wicked pursuers, From Thy law they have been far off.
- Youngs Literal Bible
They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from Thy law.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Those who follow after wickedness draw near; They are far from Your law.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Those who have evil designs against me come near; they are far from your law.
- Basic English Bible
They have drawn nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
- Darby Bible
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
- Webster's Bible
They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.
- World English Bible
Near have been my wicked pursuers, From Thy law they have been far off.
- Youngs Literal Bible
They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from Thy law.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 119:150
119:150 Nigh - To me, they are at hand and ready to seize upon me. Are far - They cast away from them all thoughts of thy law.