Psalms 139:22

22 (138-22) I have hated them with a perfect hatred: and they are become enemies to me.

Psalms 139:22 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 139:22

I hate them with perfect hatred
Heartily and really; not in word only, but in deed and in truth; "odio vatiniano", with consummate hatred: this is an answer to his own question;

I count them mine enemies;
being the enemies of God: the friends of God were David's friends, as angels and good men, and God's enemies were his; their friends and enemies, were common; so closely allied and attached were they to each other, as God and all good men are.

Psalms 139:22 In-Context

20 (138-20) Because you say in thought: They shall receive thy cities in vain.

21 (138-21) Have I not hated them, O Lord, that hated thee: and pined away because of thy enemies?

22 (138-22) I have hated them with a perfect hatred: and they are become enemies to me.

23 (138-23) Prove me, O God, and know my heart: examine me, and know my paths.

24 (138-24) And see if there be in me the way of iniquity: and lead me in the eternal way.