King James Version
Psalms 119:155 in the King James Version says “Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.”
Psalms 119:155 · KJV
RESH. Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.
Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.
Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.
Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments. Great: or, Many
Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is far”
H7350remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
“Salvation”
H3444something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“not thy statutes”
H2706an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“for they seek”
H1875properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
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