Psalms 139:19-24
Summary for Ps 139:19-24: 139:19-24 a The psalmist’s sense of awe leads him to consider the wicked and to reflect on himself. The Lord, as the examiner of all people, judges the wicked for their destructive acts and speech; thus, the psalmist prays that he will not be among them.139:21 b I hate: Rejection of evil is a mark of wisdom (see 1:1 c; 5:4-6 d).
Summary for Ps 139:23-24: 139:23-24 e The psalmist’s prayer against the wicked leads him also to reflect on himself; he does not presume that he is righteous. This prayer has been repeated by believers over the centuries.
139:24 f The path of wisdom leads to everlasting life (see 1:6 g; Prov 4:18 h; 6:23 i).
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