Psalms 38:20
What does Psalms 38:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 38:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.
KJV
King James Version · 1611They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949They give me back evil for good; they are my haters because I go after the thing which is right.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And those paying evil for good accuse me, Because of my pursuing good.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they that render evil for good are adversaries unto me; because I pursue what is good.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 John 3:12
not as Cain was of the evil one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.
- John 10:32
Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from the Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
- 1 Peter 3:13
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good?
- 1 Samuel 19:4
And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:
- Psalms 35:12
They reward me evil for good, Tothe bereaving of my soul.
- Psalms 7:4
If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me (Yea, I have delivered him that without cause was mine adversary);
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