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

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Psalms 139:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.”
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ASV
“For they speak against thee wickedly, And thine enemies take thy name in vain. ”
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WEB
“For they speak against you wickedly. Your enemies take your name in vain.”
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NET
“They rebel against you and act deceitfully; your enemies lie.”
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BBE
“For they go against you with evil designs, and your haters make sport of your name.”
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Psalms 139 — Context

How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!

If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.

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

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

Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?

I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

Psalms 139:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 139:20 say?

Psalms 139:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.”

Where is Psalms 139:20 in the Bible?

Psalms 139:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 139, verse 20.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 139:20.

What translation should I read Psalms 139:20 in?

Psalms 139:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 139:20?

Psalms 139:20 reads (KJVA): “For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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

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