Psalms 119:115 Meaning and Explanation
“Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →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.