Psalm 119:151
New International Version
Yet you are near, LORD, and all your commands are true.

New Living Translation
But you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.

English Standard Version
But you are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true.

Berean Standard Bible
You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true.

King James Bible
Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

New King James Version
You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth.

New American Standard Bible
You are near, LORD, And all Your commandments are truth.

NASB 1995
You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth.

NASB 1977
Thou art near, O LORD, And all Thy commandments are truth.

Legacy Standard Bible
Near are You, O Yahweh, And all Your commandments are truth.

Amplified Bible
You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth.

Christian Standard Bible
You are near, LORD, and all your commands are true.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You are near, LORD, and all Your commands are true.

American Standard Version
Thou art nigh, O Jehovah; And all thy commandments are truth.

Contemporary English Version
but you are with me, and all your commands can be trusted.

English Revised Version
Thou art nigh, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are reliable.

Good News Translation
But you are near to me, LORD, and all your commands are permanent.

International Standard Version
You are near, LORD, and all of your commands are true.

Majority Standard Bible
You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true.

NET Bible
You are near, O LORD, and all your commands are reliable.

New Heart English Bible
You are near, LORD. All your commandments are truth.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

World English Bible
You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You [are] near, O YHWH, "" And all Your commands [are] truth.

Young's Literal Translation
Near art Thou, O Jehovah, And all Thy commands are truth.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou art near, O Jehovah; and all thy commands are truth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou art near, O Lord: and all thy ways are truth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You are near, O Lord, and all your ways are truth.

New American Bible
You are near, O LORD; reliable are all your commandments.

New Revised Standard Version
Yet you are near, O LORD, and all your commandments are true.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth. Mine eyes open before the night watch to meditate on thy word.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You are near, LORD JEHOVAH, and all your commandments are in the truth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou art nigh, O LORD; And all Thy commandments are truth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy ways are truth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
150Those who follow after wickedness draw near; they are far from Your law. 151You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true. 152Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You have established them forever.…

Cross References
James 4:8
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Deuteronomy 4:7
For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him?

Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

Philippians 4:5
Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.

Jeremiah 23:23
“Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away?”

Matthew 28:20
and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

Psalm 145:18
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.

John 14:23
Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.

Romans 10:8
But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

1 John 3:24
Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us.

Psalm 34:18
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

Acts 17:27
God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.

1 Corinthians 3:16
Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?

Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”


Treasury of Scripture

You are near, O LORD; and all your commandments are truth.

near

Psalm 46:1
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 75:1
To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.

Psalm 139:2
Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

all

Psalm 119:138,142
Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful…

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Psalm 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














You are near
The phrase "You are near" is a profound declaration of God's omnipresence and intimate involvement in the lives of His people. The Hebrew word for "near" is "qarob," which conveys not just physical proximity but also relational closeness. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where He promises to be with them, guiding and protecting them. Historically, this assurance of God's nearness would have been a source of comfort and strength for the Israelites, especially during times of distress or exile. It reminds believers today that God is not distant or detached but is actively present in their lives, offering His support and guidance.

O LORD
The use of "LORD" in all capital letters signifies the translation of the Hebrew name "Yahweh," the personal and covenantal name of God. This name is deeply significant, as it was revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14) and is associated with God's eternal, self-existent nature. It emphasizes His faithfulness and unchanging character. In the context of this verse, invoking the name "Yahweh" underscores the personal relationship the psalmist has with God, highlighting trust and reverence. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and His commitment to His promises.

and all Your commandments
The term "commandments" in Hebrew is "mitzvot," which refers to the laws and decrees given by God. These commandments are not arbitrary rules but are expressions of God's will and character. They are designed to guide His people in living a life that is pleasing to Him and beneficial to themselves and others. The psalmist's reference to "all Your commandments" indicates a comprehensive acceptance and acknowledgment of the entirety of God's law. This reflects a heart that is fully devoted to following God's ways, recognizing the wisdom and righteousness inherent in His instructions.

are true
The word "true" in Hebrew is "emet," which conveys the idea of faithfulness, reliability, and trustworthiness. God's commandments are not only true in the sense of being factually correct, but they are also dependable and enduring. They reflect the very nature of God, who is truth itself. In a world where human opinions and cultural norms can be fleeting and unreliable, the psalmist finds assurance in the unchanging truth of God's word. This truth provides a solid foundation for life, offering guidance and stability amidst the uncertainties of the world. It inspires believers to trust in God's word as the ultimate source of truth and moral authority.

Verse 151. - Thou art near, O Lord. If "they draw nigh," still more near art thou, ready to succor and defend and save (comp. Psalm 145:18). And all thy commandments are truth (comp. ver. 142, "Thy Law is the truth;" and see the comment on that passage).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You
אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

are near,
קָר֣וֹב (qā·rō·wḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7138: Near

O LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

and all
וְֽכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Your commandments
מִצְוֺתֶ֥יךָ (miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4687: Commandment

are true.
אֱמֶֽת׃ (’ĕ·meṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness


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