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19 Surely Thou wilt slay the rasha, O Eloah; depart from me therefore, ye anshei damim (bloodthirsty men).

20 For they speak of Thee craftily, and it is taken lashav [Ex 20:7] by Thy enemies.

21 Should not I hate them, Hashem, that hate Thee? And am not I to be at odds with those that rise up against Thee?

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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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