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Shouldn’t I despise those who oppose you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/139.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD? And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/139.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do I not hate those who hate You, O LORD, and detest those who rise against You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/139.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/139.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Do I not hate them, O LORD, who hate You? And do I not loathe those who rise up against You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/139.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do I not hate those who hate You, LORD? And do I not loathe those who rise up against You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/139.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Do I not hate those who hate You, O LORD? And do I not loathe those who rise up against You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/139.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Do I not hate those who hate Thee, O LORD? And do I not loathe those who rise up against Thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/139.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Do I not hate those who hate You, O Yahweh? And do I not revile those who rise up against You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/139.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do I not hate those who hate You, O LORD? And do I not loathe those who rise up against You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/139.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />LORD, don’t I hate those who hate you, and detest those who rebel against you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/139.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br /> LORD, don&#8217t I hate those who hate You, and detest those who rebel against You? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/139.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not I hate them, O Jehovah, that hate thee? And am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/139.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You know I hate anyone who hates you, LORD, and refuses to obey. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/139.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/139.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Shouldn't I hate those who hate you, O LORD? Shouldn't I be disgusted with those who attack you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/139.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />O LORD, how I hate those who hate you! How I despise those who rebel against you! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/139.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I hate those who hate you, LORD, do I not? I loathe those who rebel against you, do I not�?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/139.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do I not hate those who hate You, O LORD, and detest those who rise against You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/139.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, do I not hate those who hate you, and despise those who oppose you? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/139.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />LORD, do I not hate those who hate you? Am I not grieved with those who rise up against you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/139.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/139.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh, don’t I hate those who hate you? Am I not grieved with those who rise up against you? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/139.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Do I not hate, YHWH, those hating You? And grieve myself with Your withstanders?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/139.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Do not I hate, Jehovah, those hating Thee? And with Thy withstanders grieve myself?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/139.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Shall I not hate those hating thee, O Jehovah? and I shall loathe against those rising up against thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/139.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Have I not hated them, O Lord, that hated thee: and pine away because of thy enemies? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/139.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 138:21>Have I not hated those who hated you, Lord, and wasted away because of your enemies?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/139.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do I not hate, LORD, those who hate you? Those who rise against you, do I not loathe? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/139.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD? And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/139.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I hate them, O LORD, who hate thee; and I am grieved with those who rise up against thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/139.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I hate those who hate you, LORD JEHOVAH, and I am enraged against those who stand against you!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/139.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate Thee? And do not I strive with those that rise up against Thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/139.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Have I not hated them, O Lord, that hate thee? and wasted away because of thine enemies?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/139-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=17366" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/139.htm">You Have Searched Me and Known Me</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>who speak of You deceitfully; Your enemies take Your name in vain. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō·w- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Do I not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: mə·śan·’e·ḵā (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mpc:: 2ms) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">hate</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: ’eś·nā (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">those who hate You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6962.htm" title="6962: ’eṯ·qō·w·ṭāṭ (V-Hitpael-Imperf-1cs) -- To cut off, detest. A primitive root; properly, to cut off, i.e. detest.">and detest</a> <a href="/hebrew/8618.htm" title="8618: ū·ḇiṯ·qō·wm·me·ḵā (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Rise up against. From quwm; an opponent.">those who rise against You?</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>I hate them with perfect hatred; I count them as my enemies.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></span><br />But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-28</a></span><br />But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9</a></span><br />Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19-21</a></span><br />Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” / On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-20.htm">1 John 4:20</a></span><br />If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a></span><br />You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-19</a></span><br />If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a></span><br />Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-17</a></span><br />Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a></span><br />To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></span><br />There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-27.htm">Proverbs 29:27</a></span><br />An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-20.htm">Isaiah 5:20</a></span><br />Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-5.htm">Isaiah 66:5</a></span><br />You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate you? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against you?</p><p class="hdg">do not I</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/15-4.htm">Psalm 15:4</a></b></br> In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. <i>He that</i> sweareth to <i>his own</i> hurt, and changeth not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-6.htm">Psalm 31:6</a></b></br> I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">2 Chronicles 19:2</a></b></br> And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore <i>is</i> wrath upon thee from before the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">and am not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-136.htm">Psalm 119:136,158</a></b></br> Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/13-17.htm">Jeremiah 13:17</a></b></br> But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for <i>your</i> pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD'S flock is carried away captive.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Mark 3:5</a></b></br> And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched <i>it</i> out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-163.htm">Abhor</a> <a href="/psalms/135-14.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/119-28.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/psalms/119-158.htm">Grieve</a> <a href="/psalms/119-158.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/psalms/129-5.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/119-163.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/psalms/139-20.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/129-5.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/job/42-6.htm">Loathe</a> <a href="/psalms/139-9.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/103-9.htm">Strive</a> <a href="/psalms/74-23.htm">Withstanders</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/24-24.htm">Abhor</a> <a href="/psalms/140-10.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-11.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-7.htm">Grieve</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-9.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/psalms/139-22.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/139-22.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/psalms/143-9.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-11.htm">Loathe</a> <a href="/psalms/140-10.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-30.htm">Strive</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-1.htm">Withstanders</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 139</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">David praises God for his all-seeing providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/139-17.htm">And for this infinite mercies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/139-19.htm">He defies the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/139-23.htm">He prays for sincerity</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/139.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/139.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Do I not hate those who hate You, O LORD</b><br>This phrase reflects the psalmist's deep loyalty and commitment to God. In the context of ancient Israel, loyalty to God was paramount, as the Israelites were surrounded by nations with differing beliefs and practices. The psalmist's declaration of hatred towards God's enemies is not personal animosity but a reflection of his zeal for God's holiness and righteousness. This sentiment echoes the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where allegiance to God was expected to be exclusive and fervent. The use of "hate" here can be understood as a strong rejection of anything that opposes God's will and character. This aligns with other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">Psalm 97:10</a>, which calls for the love of God to be accompanied by a hatred of evil. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who in His earthly ministry, demonstrated a righteous indignation against sin and those who opposed God's purposes, as seen in His cleansing of the temple (<a href="/john/2-13.htm">John 2:13-17</a>).<p><b>and detest those who rise against You?</b><br>The term "detest" intensifies the psalmist's stance, indicating a profound aversion to those who actively oppose God. Historically, Israel faced numerous adversaries who not only rejected God but also sought to undermine His people and purposes. This opposition is not merely physical but spiritual, as it represents rebellion against God's sovereign rule. The phrase "rise against You" suggests an active rebellion, reminiscent of the spiritual warfare described in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>, where believers are called to stand against the spiritual forces of evil. In the broader biblical narrative, this opposition can be seen in the enmity between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent (<a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a>), a theme that runs throughout scripture and finds its ultimate resolution in Christ's victory over sin and death. The psalmist's detestation is thus aligned with God's own stance against sin and rebellion, underscoring the call for believers to align their hearts with God's righteousness and justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139</a>, King David, is expressing his deep loyalty and love for God, contrasting it with his disdain for those who oppose God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, representing His eternal and unchanging nature, whom David is addressing in this Psalm.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_god.htm">Enemies of God</a></b><br>Those who hate and rise against God, representing opposition to His will and purposes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_righteous_indignation.htm">Understanding Righteous Indignation</a></b><br>David's hatred is not personal but rooted in a zeal for God's holiness. We must discern between personal animosity and righteous indignation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/aligning_with_god's_heart.htm">Aligning with God's Heart</a></b><br>Our emotions and actions should reflect God's character. While God hates sin, He loves sinners and desires their repentance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_awareness.htm">Spiritual Warfare Awareness</a></b><br>Recognize that opposition to God often manifests in spiritual battles. Equip yourself with prayer and the Word to stand firm.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balancing_justice_and_mercy.htm">Balancing Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>While we stand against evil, we must also extend grace and seek the redemption of those who oppose God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_love.htm">Reflecting Christ's Love</a></b><br>In the New Testament, Jesus calls us to love our enemies, challenging us to reflect His love even towards those who oppose Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_139.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 139</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_it_sinful_to_lie.htm">Is it sinful to lie?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_139_19-22_and_love_align.htm">Psalm 139:19-22: How do these verses endorsing hatred for the wicked align with other passages in the Bible that command love for one's enemies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god's_wrath_reconciled_with_love.htm">Psalm 21:8-10: How can the depiction of God's fiery wrath be reconciled with other scriptures portraying God as loving and merciful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_1914_key_to_jehovah's_witnesses.htm">When is it appropriate to love or hate?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/139.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">Do</span> <span class= "bld">not I</span> . . .--Better--<p>"Must I not hate thy haters, Jehovah,<p>And feel loathing for thy assailants?"<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/139.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?</span> Those who love God must hate God's enemies. The psalmist claims to be of this number. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/139-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Do I not</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲלֽוֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(hă·lō·w-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hate</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשַׂנְאֶ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·śan·’e·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who hate You,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶשְׂנָ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(’eś·nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and detest</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶתְקוֹטָֽט׃</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ·qō·w·ṭāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6962.htm">Strong's 6962: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut off, detest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who rise against You?</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝בִתְקוֹמְמֶ֗יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇiṯ·qō·wm·me·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8618.htm">Strong's 8618: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rise up against </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/139-21.htm">Psalm 139:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/139-21.htm">Psalm 139:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/139-21.htm">Psalm 139:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/139-21.htm">Psalm 139:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/139-21.htm">Psalm 139:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/139-21.htm">Psalm 139:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/139-21.htm">Psalm 139:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/139-21.htm">Psalm 139:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/139-21.htm">Psalm 139:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/139-21.htm">Psalm 139:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/139-21.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 139:21 Yahweh don't I hate those who hate (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/139-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 139:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 139:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/139-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 139:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 139:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>