Psalms 139:21 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?”

Psalms 139:21 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Psalms 139:21 in 6 Bible Translations

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Psalms 139:21 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Yahweh, don’t I hate those who hate you? Am I not grieved with those who rise up against you?”

Psalms 139:21 — World English Bible

Psalms 139:21 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Do not I hate them, O Jehovah, that hate thee? And am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? ”

Psalms 139:21 — American Standard Version

Psalms 139:21 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Do not I hate, Jehovah, those hating Thee? And with Thy withstanders grieve myself?”

Psalms 139:21 — Young's Literal Translation

Psalms 139:21 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“ Do not I hate them, O Jehovah, that hate thee? and do not I loathe them that rise up against thee? ”

Psalms 139:21 — Darby Translation

Psalms 139:21 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Doe not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee? and doe not I earnestly contend with those that rise vp against thee?”

Psalms 139:21 — Geneva Bible

Psalms 139:21 in Context — Psalms 139

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 against thee?

22 I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

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What Does Psalms 139:21 Mean?

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