Psalms 139:19-24 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Bible Comments

If we needed any farther evidence as to whom this Psalm can with any propriety be otherwise applied, what is here said in conclusion must direct our hearts to the blessed Jesus, and to him only. Who is there that enters into the interests of God with such oneness of soul as to say, I hate them that hate thee, with perfect hatred? Much less, who among a fallen race could step forward and challenge a scrutiny over his heart, even by the great Searcher of hearts, except Him who was holy, harmless, undefiled; separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens, Hebrews 7:26. Reader! pause over these considerations, and the Lord give both you and me a right understanding in all things!

Psalms 139:19-24

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: I count them mine enemies.

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

24 And see if there be any wickede way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.