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
Do not be so distant from me, for trouble is at hand; indeed, there is no deliverer.
Psalm 27:2
When those who practice evil, my enemies, and my oppressors come near me to devour my flesh, they stumble and fall.
1 Samuel 23:16
Saul's son Jonathan got up and went to David at Horesh, and he encouraged him to trust in God.
2 Samuel 17:16
Now Ahithophel's advice that he provided at that time was being compared to one who inquired of God, so highly regarded was Ahithophel's counsel by both David and Absalom.
Matthew 26:46
Get up! Let's go! See, the one who is betraying me is near!"

Far from

Psalm 50:17
You hate instruction and toss my words behind you.
Job 21:14
"They say to God, "Turn away from us! We have no desire to know your ways.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 28:9
If someone quits listening to the Law even his prayer is detestable.
Ephesians 2:13
But now, in union with the Messiah Jesus, you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of the Messiah.

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