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?

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20 They speak of you with evil intent;
    your adversaries(A) misuse your name.(B)
21 Do I not hate those(C) who hate you, Lord,
    and abhor(D) those who are in rebellion against you?

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20 For they (A)speak against You wickedly;
[a]Your enemies take Your name in vain.
21 (B)Do I not hate them, O Lord, who hate You?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against You?

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 139:20 LXX, Vg. They take Your cities in vain