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19 O that you would kill the wicked, O God,
    and that the bloodthirsty would depart from me—(A)
20 those who speak of you maliciously
    and lift themselves up against you for evil![a](B)
21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?
    And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?(C)

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  1. 139.20 Cn: Meaning of Heb uncertain

19 If only you, God, would slay the wicked!(A)
    Away from me,(B) you who are bloodthirsty!(C)
20 They speak of you with evil intent;
    your adversaries(D) misuse your name.(E)
21 Do I not hate those(F) who hate you, Lord,
    and abhor(G) those who are in rebellion against you?

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