Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.

Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.

But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.

{To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.} Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.

Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.

Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.

He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.