Charles Ellicott Commentary Psalms 119:115

"Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God." — Psalms 119:115 (ASV)

For. —Better, and. The presence of the wicked was a hindrance to religion. It is Israel trying to purify itself from the leaven of evil influence that speaks. The first clause is from Psalm 6:8.