Psalm 119:155

Translations

Modern

Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes.

Traditional

Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.

Literal

Far from the wicked is salvation, because they have not not sought Your statutes.

Latin

Longe a peccatoribus salus, quia justificationes tuas non exquisierunt.

Original

Hebrew

English

Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes.

Notes

Psalms 119:153–160

Resh (ר): This request for life appears throughout Psalm 119, but it is focused in this stanza.

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Theme notes and profiles

Salvation in the Psalms

Related verses

Ephesians 2:17–18
He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
Job 5:4
His sons are far from safety, crushed in court without a defender.
Romans 3:11
There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.
Psalm 18:27
For You save an afflicted people, but You humble those with haughty eyes.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Isaiah 57:19
…bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”
Psalm 10:4
In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God.
Isaiah 46:12
Listen to Me, you stubborn people, far removed from righteousness:
Luke 16:24
So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’
Job 21:14–15
Yet they say to God: ‘Leave us alone! For we have no desire to know Your ways.

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Salvation is Far off from the Wicked Wicked (People): Described Wicked (People): Punishment of

Psalm 119:155

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