Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees. New Living Translation The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. English Standard Version Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. Berean Standard Bible Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes. King James Bible Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes. New King James Version Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes. New American Standard Bible Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes. NASB 1995 Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes. NASB 1977 Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Thy statutes. Legacy Standard Bible Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes. Amplified Bible Salvation is far from the wicked, For they do not seek Your statutes. Christian Standard Bible Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not study your statutes. Holman Christian Standard Bible Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes. American Standard Version Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes. Contemporary English Version Evil people won't obey you, and so they have no hope of being saved. English Revised Version Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not thy statutes. GOD'S WORD® Translation Wicked people are far from being saved, because they have not searched for your laws. Good News Translation The wicked will not be saved, for they do not obey your laws. International Standard Version Deliverance remains remote from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. Majority Standard Bible Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes. NET Bible The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes. New Heart English Bible Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. Webster's Bible Translation Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes. World English Bible Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don’t seek your statutes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSalvation [is] far from the wicked, "" For they have not sought Your statutes. Young's Literal Translation Far from the wicked is salvation, For Thy statutes they have not sought. Smith's Literal Translation Salvation is far off from the unjust, for they sought not thy laws. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSalvation is far from sinners; because they have not sought thy justifications. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Salvation is far from sinners because they do not cherish your statutes. New Revised Standard Version Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSalvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not thy statutes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Salvation is far from the evil ones because they have not sought your commandments. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not Thy statutes. Brenton Septuagint Translation Salvation is far from sinners: for they have not searched out thine ordinances. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…154Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word. 155Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes. 156Great are Your mercies, O LORD; revive me according to Your ordinances.… Cross References Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. Proverbs 1:24-28 Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, / because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, / in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, ... John 9:31 We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Isaiah 1:15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. Jeremiah 11:11 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to bring upon them a disaster that they cannot escape. They will cry out to Me, but I will not listen to them. Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, Hosea 5:6 They go with their flocks and herds to seek the LORD, but they do not find Him; He has withdrawn Himself from them. Micah 3:4 Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done. James 4:3 And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. Proverbs 28:9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable. John 8:21 Again He said to them, “I am going away, and you will look for Me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come.” Romans 8:7-8 because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. / Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God. Treasury of Scripture Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not your statutes. salvation Psalm 18:27 For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks. Job 5:4 His children are far from safety, and they are crushed in the gate, neither is there any to deliver them. Isaiah 46:12 Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from righteousness: for they Psalm 10:4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts. Job 21:14,15 Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways… Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Jump to Previous Decrees Evil-Doers Far Rules Salvation Search Seek Sought Statutes WickedJump to Next Decrees Evil-Doers Far Rules Salvation Search Seek Sought Statutes WickedPsalm 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 Salvation is far from the wicked This phrase emphasizes the separation between the wicked and the salvation offered by God. In biblical context, "wicked" refers to those who live in opposition to God's laws and commands. The concept of salvation being distant from the wicked is consistent with the teachings found throughout Scripture, such as in Proverbs 15:29, which states, "The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous." This separation is not due to God's unwillingness to save but rather the wicked's rejection of His ways. Theologically, this highlights the necessity of repentance and turning towards God to receive salvation. because they do not seek Your statutes Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistTraditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is a devout follower of God, expressing a deep love for God's law and a desire for righteousness. 2. The Wicked This term refers to those who live in opposition to God's laws and statutes, often characterized by a lifestyle that rejects divine guidance. 3. God's Statutes These are the laws and commandments given by God, which the psalmist seeks to follow diligently. Teaching Points The Importance of Seeking GodSalvation is linked to an active pursuit of God's statutes. It is not enough to merely acknowledge God's existence; one must actively seek to understand and follow His commandments. The Consequences of Wickedness The wicked are described as being far from salvation, illustrating the spiritual distance created by a life that rejects God's laws. This serves as a warning to evaluate our own lives and ensure we are not drifting from God's path. The Role of God's Word in Salvation God's statutes are central to understanding His will and receiving salvation. Regular study and meditation on Scripture are crucial for spiritual growth and alignment with God's purposes. The Call to Repentance For those who find themselves far from God, there is always an opportunity to turn back. Repentance and a renewed commitment to God's statutes can restore the relationship with Him. Living a Righteous Life The pursuit of righteousness involves a daily commitment to live according to God's laws, which brings us closer to Him and His salvation.Verse 155. - Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes. "Salvation" is only attainable by man through obedience to the commandments of God. If men will not even "seek" to know and do his commandments, they put "salvation" from them. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Salvationיְשׁוּעָ֑ה (yə·šū·‘āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity is far רָח֣וֹק (rā·ḥō·wq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious from the wicked מֵרְשָׁעִ֣ים (mê·rə·šā·‘îm) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they do not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no seek דָרָֽשׁוּ׃ (ḏā·rā·šū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship Your statutes. חֻ֝קֶּיךָ (ḥuq·qe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute Links Psalm 119:155 NIVPsalm 119:155 NLT Psalm 119:155 ESV Psalm 119:155 NASB Psalm 119:155 KJV Psalm 119:155 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:155 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:155 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:155 French Bible Psalm 119:155 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:155 Salvation is far from the wicked (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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