Verse Comparison: Psalms 139:19
American Standard Version
Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: Depart from me therefore, ye bloodthirsty men.
Amplified® Bible
If You would [only] slay the wicked, O God, and the men of blood depart from me--
Contemporary English Version
How I wish that you would kill all cruel and heartless people and protect me from them!
Darby English Version
Oh that thou wouldest slay the wicked, O +God! And ye men of blood, depart from me.
Good News Bible
O God, how I wish you would kill the wicked! How I wish violent people would leave me alone!
King James Version
Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.
New American Standard Bible
O that You would slay the wicked, O God; Depart from me, therefore, men of bloodshed.
New International Version
If only you would slay the wicked, O God!
Away from me, you bloodthirsty men!
New King James Version
Oh, that You would slay the wicked, O God!
Depart from me, therefore, you bloodthirsty men.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
O that You would slay the wicked, O God; Depart from me, therefore, men of bloodshed.
Revised Standard Version
O that thou wouldst slay the wicked, O God, and that men of blood would depart from me,
Young's Literal Translation
Dost Thou slay, O God, the wicked? Then, men of blood, turn aside from me!