What does Psalm 139:20 mean?

Psalm 139:20 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 139:20 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

18If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.

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

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

21Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?

22I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.

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