Psalms 139:19

If only you would put the sinners to death, O God; go far from me, you men of blood.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.

In Context

18If I made up their number, it would be more than the grains of sand; when I am awake, I am still with you.

20For they go against you with evil designs, and your haters make sport of your name.

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Cross References

Psalms 6:8\6:7\My eyes are wasting away with trouble; they are becoming old because of all those who are against me.

Psalms 9:18\9:17\The sinners and all the nations who have no memory of God will be turned into the underworld.

Psalms 64:7\64:6\Or make discovery of our secret purpose? The design is framed with care; and the inner thought of a man, and his heart, is deep.

Psalms 119:115Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.

Matthew 7:23And then will I say to them, I never had knowledge of you: go from me, you workers of evil.

2 Corinthians 6:17For which cause, Come out from among them, and be separate, says the Lord, and let no unclean thing come near you; and I will take you for myself,

Matthew Henry on Psalms 139:18-24

The Omniscience of God. 17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! 18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. 19 Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men. 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? 22 I hate them with perfect hatred:… Read the whole commentary →

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