Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 139:20

Two scandalous offences against God.

1. To speak slanderously of him.

2. To speak irreverently of him. These are committed only by his enemies.

Verses 21-22.

1. Such hatred one need not be ashamed of.

2. Such hatred one should be able to define: "grieved."

3. Such hatred one must labour to keep right. "Perfect hatred" is a form of hate consistent with all the virtues.

Verses 23-24. The language,

1. Of self examination. a) As in the sight of God. b) With a desire for the help of God: Ps 139:23. Look me through, and through, and tell me what thou thinkest of me.

2. Of self renunciation: "See if", etc. (Ps 139:24); any sin unpardoned, any evil disposition unsubdued, any evil habit unrestrained, that I may renounce it.

3. Of self dedication: "Lead me", etc.: a submission entirely to divine guidance in the future. —G.R.