Devine Scripture

Psalms 38:20

Psalms chapter 38 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

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

v.20This passage

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

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);