Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God! New Living Translation Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. English Standard Version Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. Berean Standard Bible Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God. King James Bible Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. New King James Version Depart from me, you evildoers, For I will keep the commandments of my God! New American Standard Bible Leave me, you evildoers, So that I may comply with the commandments of my God. NASB 1995 Depart from me, evildoers, That I may observe the commandments of my God. NASB 1977 Depart from me, evildoers, That I may observe the commandments of my God. Legacy Standard Bible Depart from me, evildoers, That I may observe the commandments of my God. Amplified Bible Leave me, you evildoers, That I may keep the commandments of my God [honoring and obeying them]. Christian Standard Bible Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God’s commands. Holman Christian Standard Bible Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God’s commands. American Standard Version Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God. Contemporary English Version All you worthless people, get away from me! I am determined to obey the commands of my God. English Revised Version Depart from me, ye evil-doers; that I may keep the commandments of my God. GOD'S WORD® Translation Get away from me, you evildoers, so that I can obey the commandments of my God. Good News Translation Go away from me, you sinful people. I will obey the commands of my God. International Standard Version Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God. Majority Standard Bible Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God. NET Bible Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God. New Heart English Bible Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. Webster's Bible Translation Depart from me, ye evil-doers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. World English Bible Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTurn aside from me, you evildoers, "" And I keep the commands of my God. Young's Literal Translation Turn aside from me, ye evil-doers, And I keep the commands of my God. Smith's Literal Translation Depart from me, ye doing evil, and I will watch the commands of my God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDepart from me, ye malignant: and I will search the commandments of my God. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Depart from me, you wicked, that I may keep the commandments of my God. New Revised Standard Version Go away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDepart from me, O you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Depart from me, you evil ones, that I may keep the commandments of my God! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Depart from me, ye evildoers; That I may keep the commandments of my God. Brenton Septuagint Translation Depart from me, ye evil-doers; for I will search out the commandments of my God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…114You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word. 115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God. 116Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.… Cross References James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 2 Corinthians 6:17 “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” Ephesians 5:11 Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. Romans 16:17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. 1 Peter 3:11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. 1 John 3:7-8 Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. / The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us. Proverbs 4:14-15 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. / Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by. Isaiah 52:11 Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. Proverbs 1:10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them. Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. Joshua 23:6-8 Be very strong, then, so that you can keep and obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not turning aside from it to the right or to the left. / So you are not to associate with these nations that remain among you. You must not call on the names of their gods or swear by them, and you must not serve them or bow down to them. / Instead, you shall hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day. Treasury of Scripture Depart from me, you evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. depart Psalm 6:8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping. Psalm 26:5,9 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked… Psalm 139:19 Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men. for I will Psalm 119:106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Jump to Previous Commandments Commands Depart Evildoers Evil-Doers Far Observe Teachings TurnJump to Next Commandments Commands Depart Evildoers Evil-Doers Far Observe Teachings TurnPsalm 119 1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2. Aleph. 9. Beth 17. Gimel 25. Daleth 33. He 41. Waw 49. Zayin 57. Heth 65. Teth 73. Yodh 81. Kaph 89. Lamedh 97. Mem 105. Nun 113. Samekh 121. Ayin 129. Pe 137. Tsadhe 145. Qoph 153. Resh 161. Sin and Shin 169. Taw Depart from me, you evildoers This phrase reflects a desire for separation from those who practice wickedness. In biblical context, the psalmist seeks to distance himself from influences that could lead him away from God's commandments. This echoes the call for holiness and separation found throughout Scripture, such as in Psalm 1:1, which advises against walking in the counsel of the wicked. The call to depart from evildoers is also reminiscent of Jesus' teachings in the New Testament, where He often warned against the corrupting influence of sin and emphasized the need for purity and righteousness (Matthew 5:29-30). that I may obey the commandments of my God Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep devotion to God's law and a desire to live righteously. 2. Evildoers Individuals who act contrary to God's commandments, representing influences that lead one away from obedience to God. 3. God The central figure in the Psalm, whose commandments the psalmist seeks to obey and whose presence he desires to maintain. Teaching Points Separation from SinThe psalmist's call for evildoers to depart emphasizes the need for believers to separate themselves from sinful influences to maintain a life of obedience. Commitment to Obedience The desire to obey God's commandments should be a central focus in a believer's life, requiring intentional actions and decisions. Influence of Companions The people we surround ourselves with can significantly impact our spiritual walk, highlighting the importance of choosing godly influences. Pursuit of Holiness Obedience to God's commandments is a pursuit of holiness, requiring dedication and a heart aligned with God's will. Dependence on God's Strength Recognizing that obedience is not achieved through human effort alone but through reliance on God's strength and guidance.(115) For.--Better, and. The presence of the wicked was a hindrance to religion. It is Israel trying to purify itself from the leaven of evil influence that speaks. The first clause is from Psalm 6:8.Verse 115. - Depart from me, ye evildoers. There is no fellowship between light and darkness, between righteousness and unrighteousness (2 Corinthians 10:16). Good men must separate themselves from those who are manifestly workers of iniquity (comp. Psalm 6:8). For I will keep the commandments of my God (see ver. 106). Association with the wicked hinders men from keeping God's Law. Not only is there the danger of corruption (1 Corinthians 15:3;); but, at the best, attention is distracted, and energies weakened. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Departסֽוּרוּ־ (sū·rū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5493: To turn aside from me, מִמֶּ֥נִּי (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of you evildoers, מְרֵעִ֑ים (mə·rê·‘îm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad that I may obey וְ֝אֶצְּרָ֗ה (wə·’eṣ·ṣə·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep the commandments מִצְוֺ֥ת (miṣ·wōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4687: Commandment of my God. אֱלֹהָֽי׃ (’ĕ·lō·hāy) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Psalm 119:115 NIVPsalm 119:115 NLT Psalm 119:115 ESV Psalm 119:115 NASB Psalm 119:115 KJV Psalm 119:115 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:115 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:115 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:115 French Bible Psalm 119:115 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:115 Depart from me you evildoers that (Psalm Ps Psa.) |