Psalm 38:20

20 Those who pay back evil for good are against me because I try to do right.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 38:20 In-Context

18 I confess my sins; they fill me with anxiety.

19 My enemies are healthy and strong; there are many who hate me for no reason.

20 Those who pay back evil for good are against me because I try to do right.

21 Do not abandon me, O Lord; do not stay away, my God!

22 Help me now, O Lord my savior!