# Psalm 139:22 and Hating Enemies - Should we hate or love our enemies? - How can you reconcile Psalm 139:22 and Matthew 5:44 > Psalm 139:22 — **I hate them** with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies. > Matthew 5:44 — But I say unto you, **Love your enemies**, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;