For they speak against you wickedly.
Your enemies take your name in vain.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Psalms 139:20 in context
Psalms 139:17–23
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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!
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For they speak against you wickedly.
Your enemies take your name in vain.
21
LORD, don’t I hate those who hate you?
Am I not grieved with those who rise up against you?
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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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