Psalm 139:20

For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.

Cross-references

Psalm 2:1-3 depicts nations raging and plotting against God and His Anointed — a broader scene of verbal and conspiratorial opposition.

Psalm 73:9 Parallel

Psalm 73:9 says they set their mouths against heaven — a direct parallel to taking God's name in vain.

Psalm 74:18 Parallel

Psalm 74:18 recounts enemies reviling God's name — a direct parallel to taking God's name in vain.

Exodus 20:7 Parallel

Exodus 20:7 is the commandment not to take God's name in vain — the very offense the enemies commit in Psalm 139:20.

Isaiah 37:23 shows Sennacherib mocking and reviling the Holy One — a clear example of enemies speaking against God.

Isaiah 37:29 cites Sennacherib's rage and complacency as the reason for God's judgment — parallel to enemies taking His name in vain.

Jude 1:15 Parallel

Jude 1:15 mentions harsh words spoken against God by ungodly sinners — directly parallels the malicious speech in Psalm 139:20.

Revelation 13:6 describes the beast blaspheming God's name — a direct parallel to enemies taking God's name in vain.

Leviticus 24:16 prescribes death for blaspheming God's name — the same sin committed by the enemies in this psalm.

Deuteronomy 5:11 is the third commandment forbidding taking God's name in vain — the very sin the wicked commit here.

2 Chronicles 32:19 Historical context

2 Chronicles 32:19 records Assyrian officials speaking against God — a historical example of enemies taking God's name in vain.

Job 21:14 Parallel

Job 21:14 depicts the wicked telling God to depart — a specific instance of speaking against God, rejecting His ways.

Job 21:15 Parallel

Job 21:15 continues with the wicked questioning God's value — another form of speaking against Him with contempt.

Isaiah 37:28 records God's knowledge of Sennacherib's raging against Him, highlighting God's awareness of enemy speech.