Psalms 38:20

20 And those who 1repay evil for good, They 2oppose me, because I follow what is 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 For I confess my iniquity; I am full of anxiety because of my sin.
19 But my enemies are vigorous and strong, And many are those who hate me wrongfully.
20 And those who repay evil for good, They oppose me, because I follow what is good.
21 Do not forsake me, O LORD ; O my God, do not be far from me!
22 Make haste to help me, O Lord , my salvation!

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 35:12
  • 2. Psalms 109:5; 1 John 3:12
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