The Meaning of Psalms 119:155 Explained

Psalms 119:155

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

YLT: Far from the wicked is salvation, For Thy statutes they have not sought.

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

ASV: Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes.

KJV Reverse Interlinear

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

What does Psalms 119:155 Mean?

Context Summary

Psalms 119:145-160 - The Joy Of Communion With God
There is great eagerness in the psalmist's prayerfulness. He calls with his whole heart; he awakes before the dawn and continues long after the fall of night; he asks that his case may be considered, his cause pleaded, and his soul quickened. When we draw near to God in prayer, our prayers must not be vague or languid. Jeremy Taylor says: "Easiness of desire is a great enemy to the success of a good man's prayer. It must be an intent, zealous, busy, operative prayer. For consider what a huge indecency it is that a man should speak to God for a thing that he values not. Our prayers upbraid our spirits when we beg tamely for those things for which we ought to die." But when we pray after the manner of the psalmist, we become aware that God is near. Thou art nigh, O Jehovah, Psalms 119:151, r.v. This is the crowning moment in prayer, when we cease speaking and almost hold our breath, because we are suddenly aware of a presence, the dear and awful presence of our Lord. [source]

Chapter Summary: Psalms 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