18 If I counted them,
they would outnumber the grains of sand;(A)
when I wake up,[a] I am still with You.(B)

19 God, if only You would kill the wicked—
you bloodthirsty men, stay away from me(C)
20 who invoke You deceitfully.
Your enemies swear by You falsely.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 139:18 Some Hb mss read I come to an end

18 Were I to count them,(A)
    they would outnumber the grains of sand(B)
    when I awake,(C) I am still with you.

19 If only you, God, would slay the wicked!(D)
    Away from me,(E) you who are bloodthirsty!(F)
20 They speak of you with evil intent;
    your adversaries(G) misuse your name.(H)

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