American Standard Version
"They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law. "
— Psalms 119:150, American Standard Version
“They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.”
“They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law.”
“Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law.”
“Those who have evil designs against me come near; they are far from your law.”
“They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.”
I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.
Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: Quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thine ordinances.
They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.
Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.
Of old have I known from thy testimonies, That thou hast founded them for ever. ר RESH.
Consider mine affliction, and deliver me; For I do not forget thy law.