If human beings decide to attack God, David is not going to forsake or flee his side. David will defend God, he will stand by God. He was a good hater, for he only hated those who hated good. . . . to love wicked men with complacency is a crime. The more we love God the more indignant shall we grow with those who refuse him their affection. . . . His is as whole-hearted in his hated of wickedness as in his love of goodness.
Perfect hatred is a form of hatred that is consistent with all other virtues.
In words that frighten many evangelicals, David indicates that a mushy kind of love is not always the right kind of response. He says that he hates those who hate God. He is not willing to be found wanting in this category. If humans abhor God, David will not abandon him. All others may oppose God, but David will remain loyal.