Psalms 139:19-22

Psalms 139:19-22

[19] Surely thou wilt slay  the wicked,  O God:  depart  from me therefore, ye bloody  men.  [20] For they speak  against thee wickedly,  and thine enemies  take  thy name in vain.  [21] Do not I hate  them, O LORD,  that hate  thee? and am not I grieved  with those that rise up  [22] I hate  them with perfect  hatred:  I count them mine enemies. 

What does Psalms 139:19-22 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

With these thoughts in his mind, David turned his attention to his present situation. His enemies were attacking him. He prayed that the Lord would slay those who were trying to kill him ( Psalm 139:19). These enemies were evidently hostile to God, as well as to David, and were using the Lord"s name for an evil purpose. In loyalty to God, David affirmed his "hatred" for (i.e, rejection of) those who "hated" (rejected) God. By "hate" David meant he rejected them (cf. Malachi 1:3).