Psalms 38:20

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.

Psalms 38:20 — American Standard Version

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Context — Psalms 38

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

17For I am ready to fall, And my sorrow is continually before me.

18For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.

19But mine enemies are lively, [and] are strong; And they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.

20They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.

21Forsake me not, O Jehovah: O my God, be not far from me.

22Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation. Psalm 39 For the Chief Musician, Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

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