20Because you say in thought: They shall receive thy cities in vain.


In Context

17 But to me thy friends, O God, are made exceedingly honourable: their principality is exceedingly strengthened.

18 I will number them, and they shall be multiplied above the sand: I rose up and am still with thee.

19 If thou wilt kill the wicked, O God: ye men of blood, depart from me:

20 Because you say in thought: They shall receive thy cities in vain.

21 Have I not hated them, O Lord, that hated thee: and pine away because of thy enemies?

22 I have hated them with a perfect hatred: and they are become enemies to me.

Psalm 139:20 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

139:20For they speak against thee wickedly, [and] thine enemies take [thy name] in vain.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

139:20They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

139:20For they speak against thee wickedly, And thine enemies take thy name in vain.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

139:20For they speak of thee wickedly, they take thy name in vain, thine enemies.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

139:20For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

139:20For they speak against thee wickedly, and thy enemies take thy name in vain.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

139:20For they speak against you wickedly. Your enemies take your name in vain.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

139:20Who exchange Thee for wickedness, Lifted up to vanity are Thine enemies.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

139:20For they speak against you wickedly, and your enemies take your name in vain.