Psalm 38:20

20 (37-21) They that render evil for good, have detracted me, because I followed goodness.

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 (37-19) For I will declare my iniquity: and I will think of my sin.

19 (37-20) But my enemies live, and are stronger than I: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.

20 (37-21) They that render evil for good, have detracted me, because I followed goodness.

21 (37-22) For sake me not, O Lord my God: do not thou depart from me.

22 (37-23) Attend unto my help, O Lord, the God of my salvation.