Verse Comparison: Psalms 139:20
American Standard Version
For they speak against thee wickedly, And thine enemies take `thy name' in vain.
Amplified® Bible
Who speak against You wickedly, Your enemies who take Your name in vain!
Contemporary English Version
They are always rebelling and speaking evil of you.
Darby English Version
For they speak of thee wickedly, they take [thy name] in vain, thine enemies.
Good News Bible
They say wicked things about you; they speak evil things against your name.
King James Version
For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.
New American Standard Bible
For they speak against You wickedly, And Your enemies take {Your name} in vain.
New International Version
They speak of you with evil intent;
your adversaries misuse your name.
New King James Version
For they speak against You wickedly;
Your enemies take Your name in vain.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For they speak against You wickedly, And Your enemies take Your name in vain.
Revised Standard Version
men who maliciously defy thee, who lift themselves up against thee for evil!
Young's Literal Translation
Who exchange Thee for wickedness, Lifted up to vanity `are' Thine enemies.
