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). [source][source][source]