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Psalms 139:20

Psalms 139:20
For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee?.... Wicked men are haters of God; of his word, both law and Gospel; of his…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For they speak against thee wickedly - This is one form or manifestation of their character as wicked people, that they…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 139:17-24

Here the psalmist makes application of the doctrine of God's omniscience, divers ways.

I. He acknowledges, with wonder…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

For they speak against thee This rendering involves a questionable construction. That of R.V. marg. utter thy name, lit.…