Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

Bible References

Draw nigh

Psalm 22:11
Be not far from me, for trouble is near, and there is none to help.
Psalm 27:2
When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall.
1 Samuel 23:16
And Jonathan, Saul's son, rose and went to David at Horesh, and strengthened his hand in God.
2 Samuel 17:16
Now therefore send quickly and tell David, 'Do not stay tonight at the fords of the wilderness, but by all means pass over, lest the king and all the people who are with him be swallowed up.'"
Matthew 26:46
Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand."

Far from

Psalm 50:17
For you hate discipline, and you cast my words behind you.
Job 21:14
They say to God, 'Depart from us! We do not desire the knowledge of your ways.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 28:9
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Ephesians 2:13
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

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