Psalms 119:150
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 119 connects to 10 cross-references. The longest chapter in the Bible — 176 verses in 22 sections, each using the same Hebrew letter in an acrostic. Every verse refers to God's word using one of eight synonyms: law, testimony, precepts, statute, commandment, ordinance, word, and …
Other Translations
They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.
Near have been my wicked pursuers, From Thy law they have been far off.
Those who have evil designs against me come near; they are far from your law.
Cross References
And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily …
Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and …
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.