Psalms 38:20

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

Psalms 38:20 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 38:20

They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries
(See Gill on Psalms 35:12);

because I follow [the thing that] good [is];
or "follow good"; a good God, whom his soul followed hard after, ( Psalms 63:8 ) ; the good Shepherd of the sheep, who led him into green pastures, whither he followed him, ( Psalms 23:1-3 ) ; the good Spirit of God his guide, whom he walked after, ( Romans 8:1 ) ; good and holy men of God, whom he took for examples and copied after; and every good work, which he pursued with eagerness and pleasure; and all this drew upon him the hatred of his adversaries.

Psalms 38:20 In-Context

18 I acknowledge my guilt, I am anxious because of my sin.
19 But my enemies are alive and well, those who wrongfully hate me increase their numbers;
20 and, since they repay good with evil, they oppose me because I pursue good.
21 Don't abandon me, ADONAI! My God, don't be far from me!
22 Come quickly to help me, Adonai, my salvation!
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