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Psalms 119:150

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:150 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.
Psalms 119:150 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
147I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
148Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.
149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.
150They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.
151Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.
152Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. RESH.
153Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; For I do not forget thy law.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They draw nigh - They follow me; they press hard upon me. That follow after mischief - That seek to do me wrong. They are far from thy law - They yield no obedience to it; they are not influenced by it in their conduct toward me. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“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. Psalms 119:152”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“119:150-151 Coming to attack me (or are coming near to me) is a Hebrew wordplay on but you are near. The wicked remain far from God’s instructions, whereas the psalmist stays near, so he does not need to fear.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“draw nigh: Psa 22:11-13, Psa 22:16, Psa 27:2; Sa1 23:16; Sa2 17:16; Mat 26:46, Mat 26:47, for from, Psa 50:17; Job 21:14; Pro 1:7, Pro 1:22, Pro 28:9; Eph 2:13, Eph 2:14 Psalms 119:151”
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