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Psalms 139:19

Psalms 139:19
Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For they speak against thee wickedly,.... Against his being, his perfections, his purposes, his providences, his doctrines, ordinances, ministers, and people; or "they speak of thee for wickedness"…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God - Compare the notes at Isa 11:4. The literal translation of this would be, “If thou wilt slay the wicked.” It is not easy to account for the sudden and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 139:17-24

Here the psalmist makes application of the doctrine of God's omniscience, divers ways.

I. He acknowledges, with wonder and thankfulness, the care God had taken of him all his days, Psa 139:17, Psa…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 139:19-24

But how can this omniscient God tolerate the existence of wicked men, who blaspheme and hate Him? With such the Psalmist will have no fellowship; and he concludes with a prayer that God will purify…