Psalms 119:115

Psalms 119:115 Meaning and Explanation

Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

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The psalmist rejects the wicked and commits to keeping God's commandments.

The Context of Psalms 119:115

Separation from the wicked as a consequence of devotion to God's commandments.

What Does Psalms 119:115 Mean?

'Depart from me, ye evildoers' is a dismissal. The psalmist demands that those who practice evil leave him. He will not associate with them or be influenced by them.

'For I will keep the commandments of my God' gives his reason: loyalty to God's commandments is incompatible with fellowship with evildoers. The psalmist chooses obedience over association with wrongdoing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:115

What does Psalms 119:115 mean?

The psalmist rejects the wicked and commits to keeping God's commandments.

What is the context of Psalms 119:115?

Separation from the wicked as a consequence of devotion to God's commandments.

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