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they live far from your instructions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who follow after wickedness draw near; they are far from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />They draw near who follow after wickedness; They are far from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who follow after wickedness approach; They are far from Your Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Those who follow after wickedness draw near; They are far from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Those who follow after wickedness draw near; They are far from Thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Near are those who pursue wickedness; They are far from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Those who follow after wickedness approach; They are far from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from your instruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who pursue evil plans come near; they are far from Your instruction. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />People who disobey your Law have made evil plans and want to hurt me, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Those who carry out plots against me are near, [yet] they are far away from your teachings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />My cruel persecutors are coming closer, people who never keep your law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain far from your instruction. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who follow after wickedness draw near; they are far from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My wicked pursuers have been near, "" They have been far off from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Near have been my wicked pursuers, From Thy law they have been far off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They drew near pursuing mischief: they removed far off from thy law.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They that persecute me have drawn nigh to iniquity; but they are gone far off from the law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:150>Those who persecute me have drawn near to iniquity, but they been brought far from your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Malicious persecutors draw near me; they are far from your law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who persecute me with evil purpose draw near; they are far from your law.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They draw near who follow after mischief; they are far from thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My evil persecutors have come near and they are far from your Law.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from Thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They have drawn nigh who persecuted me unlawfully; and they are far removed from thy law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-150.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15839" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">149</span>Hear my voice, O LORD, according to Your loving devotion; give me life according to Your justice. <span class="reftext">150</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: rō·ḏə·p̄ê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">Those who follow</a> <a href="/hebrew/2154.htm" title="2154: zim·māh (N-fs) -- A plan, device, wickedness. Or zammah; from zamam; a plan, especially a bad one.">after wickedness</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: qā·rə·ḇū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">draw near;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7368.htm" title="7368: rā·ḥā·qū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be or become far or distant. A primitive root; to widen, i.e. recede or remove.">they are far</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: mit·tō·w·rā·ṯə·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">from Your law.</a> </span><span class="reftext">151</span>You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-11.htm">Proverbs 1:11-12</a></span><br />If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, / let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/11-19.htm">Jeremiah 11:19</a></span><br />For I was like a gentle lamb led to slaughter; I did not know that they had plotted against me: “Let us destroy the tree with its fruit; let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be remembered no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a></span><br />Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-2.htm">Micah 7:2</a></span><br />The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-8.htm">Psalm 10:8-10</a></span><br />He lies in wait near the villages; in ambush he slays the innocent; his eyes watch in stealth for the helpless. / He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net. / They are crushed and beaten down; the helpless fall prey to his strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Psalm 56:6</a></span><br />They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2-6</a></span><br />Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity, / who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, / ambushing the innocent in seclusion, shooting suddenly, without fear. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10-11</a></span><br />For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire, / saying, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for there is no one to rescue him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1-5</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, / who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long. / They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-14.htm">Proverbs 6:14</a></span><br />With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-60</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Mark 14:55-56</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53</a></span><br />So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a></span><br />When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15-18</a></span><br />“Their feet are swift to shed blood; / ruin and misery lie in their wake, / and the way of peace they have not known.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They draw near that follow after mischief: they are far from your law.</p><p class="hdg">draw nigh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-11.htm">Psalm 22:11-13,16</a></b></br> Be not far from me; for trouble <i>is</i> near; for <i>there is</i> none to help… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Psalm 27:2</a></b></br> When the wicked, <i>even</i> mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">1 Samuel 23:16</a></b></br> And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.</p><p class="hdg">for from</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-17.htm">Psalm 50:17</a></b></br> Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/21-14.htm">Job 21:14</a></b></br> Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7,22</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> the beginning of knowledge: <i>but</i> fools despise wisdom and instruction… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-23.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/psalms/64-6.htm">Devise</a> <a href="/psalms/107-18.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/psalms/88-3.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/psalms/119-101.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/119-127.htm">Far</a> <a href="/psalms/119-106.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/psalms/119-142.htm">Law</a> <a href="/psalms/94-20.htm">Mischief</a> <a href="/psalms/107-18.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Persecute</a> <a href="/psalms/119-96.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/psalms/119-84.htm">Pursuers</a> <a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Schemes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-119.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Wickedness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/139-20.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/psalms/140-2.htm">Devise</a> <a href="/psalms/144-14.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/psalms/129-6.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/119-155.htm">Far</a> <a href="/psalms/119-166.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Law</a> <a href="/psalms/140-2.htm">Mischief</a> <a href="/psalms/119-151.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/psalms/119-157.htm">Persecute</a> <a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/psalms/142-6.htm">Pursuers</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-31.htm">Schemes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-155.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/125-3.htm">Wickedness</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, "wickedness" often refers to actions and attitudes that are contrary to God's will and commandments. The psalmist frequently encounters adversaries who oppose God's ways, reflecting the ongoing spiritual battle between righteousness and sin. Historically, Israel faced numerous threats from surrounding nations and internal corruption, which can be seen as a backdrop for this verse. The idea of wickedness drawing near suggests an imminent threat or pressure, a common theme in the Psalms where the faithful are often surrounded by enemies. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, who faced opposition from those who rejected His message and sought to harm Him.<p><b>they are far from Your law.</b><br>This part of the verse contrasts the proximity of the wicked with their distance from God's law. The "law" refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain God's instructions and commandments for His people. Being "far from Your law" implies a deliberate rejection or ignorance of God's statutes. In the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, adherence to the law was central to maintaining a covenant relationship with God. This distance from the law signifies a spiritual and moral separation from God. Theologically, this separation underscores the need for redemption and the transformative power of God's Word, which is fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who embodies the law and offers a path back to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love for God's law and a desire for righteousness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/followers_of_wickedness.htm">Followers of Wickedness</a></b><br>Individuals who pursue evil and are characterized by their distance from God's law.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_law.htm">God's Law</a></b><br>The divine instructions and commandments given by God, which are central to the life and faith of the Psalmist.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_opposition.htm">The Reality of Opposition</a></b><br>Recognize that those who pursue wickedness will often be close in proximity but far in spirit from God's law. This is a reality believers must be prepared to face.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_law.htm">The Importance of God's Law</a></b><br>Emphasize the significance of God's law as a guide for righteous living. It is not merely a set of rules but a reflection of God's character and will for our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_proximity_vs._physical_proximity.htm">Spiritual Proximity vs. Physical Proximity</a></b><br>Understand that physical closeness to those who are wicked does not necessitate spiritual alignment. Believers are called to remain steadfast in God's law despite external influences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_influence.htm">Guarding Against Influence</a></b><br>Be vigilant in guarding your heart and mind against the influence of those who are far from God's law. This requires intentional engagement with Scripture and prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/drawing_near_to_god.htm">Drawing Near to God</a></b><br>Encourage a proactive approach to drawing near to God through regular study of His Word, prayer, and fellowship with other believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_119.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_new_teachings_align_with_psalm_119.htm">In the New Testament, certain laws seem superseded by new teachings (e.g., Hebrews 8:13); how does this harmonize with Psalm 119's emphasis on the perpetuity of God's law (Psalm 119)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_law_of_moses_eternal.htm">Is the Law of Moses eternal? (Psalm 119:160 vs. Hebrews 8:13)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_faithful_suffer.htm">The psalm insists that following God's laws brings peace and protection, yet other Bible passages show faithful people enduring suffering and persecution (Psalm 119:165).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_offerings_are_pleasing_to_god.htm">How does meditation deepen your understanding of God's word?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(150, 151) <span class= "bld">Near.</span>--Notice the antithesis. <span class= "ital">They, the wicked, </span>are <span class= "ital">near </span>with their temptation to sin and their hindrances to virtue. <span class= "ital">Thou </span>art near with the aid and support of Thy law.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 150.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They draw nigh</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. come near me to threaten me. That follow after mischief; or, "after wickedness." <span class="cmt_word">They are far from thy Law</span> (comp. vers. 21, 53, 118, 126, 136, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-150.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Those who follow</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹדְפֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(rō·ḏə·p̄ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pursue, chase, persecute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">after wickedness</span><br /><span class="heb">זִמָּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(zim·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2154.htm">Strong's 2154: </a> </span><span class="str2">A plan, device, wickedness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">draw near;</span><br /><span class="heb">קָ֭רְבוּ</span> <span class="translit">(qā·rə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they are far</span><br /><span class="heb">רָחָֽקוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(rā·ḥā·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7368.htm">Strong's 7368: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become far or distant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Your law.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִתּוֹרָתְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(mit·tō·w·rā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Direction, instruction, law</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-150.htm">Psalm 119:150 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-150.htm">Psalm 119:150 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-150.htm">Psalm 119:150 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-150.htm">Psalm 119:150 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-150.htm">Psalm 119:150 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-150.htm">Psalm 119:150 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-150.htm">Psalm 119:150 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-150.htm">Psalm 119:150 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-150.htm">Psalm 119:150 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-150.htm">Psalm 119:150 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-150.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:150 They draw near who follow after wickedness (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-149.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:149"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:149" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-151.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:151"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:151" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>