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Psalms 38:20

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

They also that render {H7999} evil {H7451} for good {H2896} are mine adversaries {H7853}{H8799)}; because I follow {H7291}{H8800)} the thing that good {H2896} is.

and, since they repay good with evil, they oppose me because I pursue good.

Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good.

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

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 35:12 (7 votes)

    They rewarded me evil for good [to] the spoiling of my soul.

  • 1 John 3:12 (6 votes)

    Not as Cain, [who] was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.

  • Jeremiah 18:20 (4 votes)

    Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, [and] to turn away thy wrath from them.

  • 1 Peter 4:14 (3 votes)

    If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy [are ye]; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

  • 1 Peter 4:16 (3 votes)

    Yet if [any man suffer] as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

  • Psalms 7:4 (3 votes)

    If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)

  • 1 Samuel 23:12 (3 votes)

    Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? And the LORD said, They will deliver [thee] up.