Psalms 139:19-24

19 If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!

20 They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.

21 Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?

22 I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies.

23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.

24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Psalms 139:19-24 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 139:19-24 In-Context

17 How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!

18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you.

19 If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!

20 They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.

21 Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?

22 I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies.

23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.

24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 5:6; Isaiah 11:4
• 2. S Psalms 6:8; Psalms 119:115
• 3. S Psalms 59:2
• 4. S Psalms 65:7
• 5. S Deuteronomy 5:11; Jude 15
• 6. 2 Chronicles 19:2; Psalms 31:6; Psalms 119:113; Psalms 119:158
• 7. S Psalms 26:5
• 8. Matthew 5:43
• 9. Job 31:6; Psalms 26:2
• 10. S 1 Samuel 16:7; S 1 Chronicles 29:17; S Psalms 7:9; Proverbs 17:3; Jeremiah 11:20; S Revelation 2:23
• 11. Jeremiah 25:5; Jeremiah 36:3
• 12. Psalms 5:8; Psalms 23:2; Psalms 143:10; Proverbs 15:9