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Psalms 119:151

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:151 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.
Psalms 119:151 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
154Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thou art near, O Lord - God was present with him; he was ready to hear his cry; he was at hand to save him. Compare Psalms 145:18. The psalmist had the assurance, springing from deep feeling, and the conscious presence of God, which the people of God often have, that God is very near to them; that he is ready to hear them; that their prayers are answered; that they are in the presence of a heavenly Friend. Such are among the precious experiences of the life of a religious man. And all thy commandments are truth - All that thou hast ordained; all that thou hast promised. The psalmist felt this. He was experiencing the truth of what God had assured him of. Not a doubt came into his mind - for…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“near: Psa 46:1, Psa 75:1, Psa 139:2, Psa 145:18; Deu 4:7; Mat 1:23 all: Psa 119:138, Psa 119:142 Psalms 119:152”
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