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Psalm 139:18-20
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18 If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand;
When I awake, I am still with You.

19 Oh, that You would (A)slay the wicked, O God!
(B)Depart from me, therefore, you [a]bloodthirsty men.
20 For they (C)speak against You wickedly;
[b]Your enemies take Your name in vain.

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  1. Psalm 139:19 Lit. men of bloodshed
  2. Psalm 139:20 LXX, Vg. They take Your cities in vain
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Psalm 139:18-20
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18 Were I to count them,(A)
    they would outnumber the grains of sand(B)—
    when I awake,(C) I am still with you.

19 If only you, God, would slay the wicked!(D)
    Away from me,(E) you who are bloodthirsty!(F)
20 They speak of you with evil intent;
    your adversaries(G) misuse your name.(H)

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