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Psalm 139:17-24
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Psalm 139:17-24
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!(A)
18 I try to count them—they are more than the sand;
I come to the end[a]—I am still with you.
19 O that you would kill the wicked, O God,
and that the bloodthirsty would depart from me—(B)
20 those who speak of you maliciously
and lift themselves up against you for evil
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?(D)
22 I hate them with perfect hatred;
I count them my enemies.
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my thoughts.(E)
24 See if there is any wicked[c] way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.[d](F)
Psalm 139:17-24
New International Version
Psalm 139:17-24
New International Version
17 How precious to me are your thoughts,[a](A) God!(B)
How vast is the sum of them!
18 Were I to count them,(C)
they would outnumber the grains of sand(D)—
when I awake,(E) I am still with you.
19 If only you, God, would slay the wicked!(F)
Away from me,(G) you who are bloodthirsty!(H)
20 They speak of you with evil intent;
your adversaries(I) misuse your name.(J)
21 Do I not hate those(K) who hate you, Lord,
and abhor(L) those who are in rebellion against you?
22 I have nothing but hatred for them;
I count them my enemies.(M)
23 Search me,(N) God, and know my heart;(O)
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way(P) in me,
and lead me(Q) in the way everlasting.
Footnotes
- Psalm 139:17 Or How amazing are your thoughts concerning me
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