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Psalm 119:150 KJV
Psalms · chapter 119 · verse 150
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.Psalm 119:150 · King James Version
Psalm 119:150 in context
148Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.
150They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
151Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.
152Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- mischiefzimmâha plan, especially a bad oneH2154 →
- followrâdaphto run after (usually with hostile intentH7291 →
- nighqârabto approach for whatever purposeH7126 →
- farrâchaqto widenH7368 →
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Here is, I. The apprehension David was in of danger from his enemies. 1. They were very malicious, and industrious in prosecuting their malicious designs: They follow after mischief, any mischief they could do to David or his friends;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 150-151