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Psalms 119:150

Psalms 119:150
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Plead my cause, and deliver me,.... This shows that his affliction was chiefly from men, wicked, ungodly, and unreasonable men; such as were Saul and his courtiers, and a whole ungodly nation: his…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

They draw nigh - They follow me; they press hard upon me. That follow after mischief - That seek to do me wrong. They are far from thy law - They yield no obedience to it; they are not influenced by…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 119:150-151

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…