🎵WEB · Psalms 139:20

What does Psalms 139:20 mean?

"For they speak against you wickedly. Your enemies take your name in vain."

— Psalms 139:20 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

17

How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is their sum!

18

If I would count them, they are more in number than the sand. When I wake up, I am still with you.

19

If only you, God, would kill the wicked. Get away from me, you bloodthirsty men!

20

For they speak against you wickedly. Your enemies take your name in vain.

21

Yahweh, don’t I hate those who hate you? Am I not grieved with those who rise up against you?

22

I hate them with perfect hatred. They have become my enemies.

23

Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts.

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