Psalms 119:151

151 But Lord, you are near. All your commands are true.

Psalms 119:151 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:151

Thou [art] near, O Lord
This was the comfort of the psalmist, that though his enemies drew nigh with a mischievous design upon him, yet his God was also near, and nearer than they; he was near as to relation to him, being his God and Father; near as to union, the bond of which is his everlasting love, which can never be dissolved; near as to communion, which he admits all his people to at one time or another; so that they are said to be "a people near unto the Lord"; ( Psalms 148:14 ) ; and near as to his gracious presence, and the divine assistance he affords; he is a present help in time of need; he is nigh to all that call on him in truth, and in all things in which they do call upon him for, ( Psalms 145:18 ) ( Deuteronomy 4:7 ) ;

and all thy commandments [are] truth;
not only the precepts of the word of God, but his covenant, and the promises of it; the word which he has commanded to a thousand generations, ( Psalms 105:8 ) ; and even the whole word of God, doctrines and duties; see ( John 17:17 ) .

Psalms 119:151 In-Context

149 Listen to me, because you love me. Lord, keep me alive as you have promised.

150 Those who think up evil plans are near. They have wandered far away from your law.

151 But Lord, you are near. All your commands are true.

152 Long ago I learned from your covenant laws that you made them to last forever.

153 Look at how I'm suffering! Save me, because I haven't forgotten to obey your law.