Psalms 139:22 meaning and explanation
I hate them with perfect hatred; I count them as my enemies.
Psalms 139:22, Berean Standard Bible
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Psalm 139 is David's prayer to the LORD, and in verses 19 to 22 he turns from wonder at being known to anger at those who reject God. The Hebrew word translated "perfect" carries the sense of complete or whole, so David claims a total, unreserved hatred, not a half hearted dislike.
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