Psalms 139:20

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 139:20

BSB

who speak of You deceitfully; Your enemies take Your name in vain.

AKJV

For they speak against you wickedly, and your enemies take your name in vain.

CPDV

For you say in thought: They will accept your cities in vain.

ERV

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

NHEB

For they speak against you wickedly. Your enemies take your name in vain.

SMT

For they will say to thee for mischief; thine enemies were lifted up for vanity.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 139:20

FortheyspeakH559VerbagainsttheewickedlyH4209Noun FeminineandthineenemiesH6145Noun Masculine takeH5375VerbthynameinvainH7723Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 139:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 139:20

Summary

Enemies of divinity speak with malicious contempt.

Event

Describing enemies

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC