Psalms 139:20

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Psalms 139:20

For they speake against thee wickedly: and thine enemies take thy name in vaine.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For they speak against You wickedly, And Your enemies take {Your name} in vain.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For they speak against thee wickedly, And thine enemies take `thy name' in vain.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For they go against you with evil designs, and your haters make sport of your name.
- Basic English Bible

who speak of You deceitfully; Your enemies take Your name in vain.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

For they speak of thee wickedly, they take [thy name] in vain, thine enemies.
- Darby Bible

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

For they speak against you wickedly. Your enemies take your name in vain.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Psalms 139:20

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 139:20


139:18 Them - Thy wonderful counsels and works on my behalf come constantly into my mind.

139:22 Perfect hatred - See the difference between the Jewish and the Christian spirit!


View more Psalms 139:20 meaning, interpretation, and commentary...

Psalms 139:20 meaning