Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Those who repay my good with evil lodge accusations against me, though I seek only to do what is good. New Living Translation They repay me evil for good and oppose me for pursuing good. English Standard Version Those who render me evil for good accuse me because I follow after good. Berean Standard Bible Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good. King James Bible They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is. New King James Version Those also who render evil for good, They are my adversaries, because I follow what is good. New American Standard Bible And those who repay evil for good, They become my enemies, because I follow what is good. NASB 1995 And those who repay evil for good, They oppose me, because I follow what is good. NASB 1977 And those who repay evil for good, They oppose me, because I follow what is good. Legacy Standard Bible And those who repay evil for good, They accuse me, for I pursue what is good. Amplified Bible They repay evil for good, they attack and try to kill me, Because I follow what is good. Christian Standard Bible Those who repay evil for good attack me for pursuing good. Holman Christian Standard Bible Those who repay evil for good attack me for pursuing good. American Standard Version They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good. Contemporary English Version and they repay evil for good because I try to do right. English Revised Version They also that render evil for good are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good. GOD'S WORD® Translation They pay me back with evil instead of good, and they accuse me because I try to do what is good. Good News Translation Those who pay back evil for good are against me because I try to do right. International Standard Version They reward my good with evil, opposing me because I seek to do good. Majority Standard Bible Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good. NET Bible They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me. New Heart English Bible They who also render evil for good are adversaries to me, because I follow what is good. Webster's Bible Translation They also that render evil for good are my adversaries; because I follow the thing that is good. World English Bible They who render evil for good are also adversaries to me, because I follow what is good. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd those paying evil for good accuse me, "" Because of my pursuing good. Young's Literal Translation And those paying evil for good accuse me, Because of my pursuing good. Smith's Literal Translation And mine enemies living, they were strong: and they hating me with falsehood were multiplied. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey that render evil for good, have detracted me, because I followed goodness. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Repaying me evil for good, accusing me for pursuing good. New Revised Standard Version Those who render me evil for good are my adversaries because I follow after good. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey reward me evil for good; they reproach me because I seek after good things. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They have paid me evil for good and have regarded me with malice because I have sought good. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917They also that repay evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good. Brenton Septuagint Translation They that reward evil for good slandered me; because I followed righteousness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Rebuke Me in Your Anger…19Many are my enemies without cause, and many hate me without reason. 20Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good. 21Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God.… Cross References Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. John 15:18-19 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” 2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 1 John 3:13 So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you. Romans 8:35-37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Exodus 23:4-5 If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it. Proverbs 24:17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, Job 31:29-30 If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him— / I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse— Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Treasury of Scripture They also that render evil for good are my adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is. render Psalm 7:4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:) Psalm 35:12 They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul. Psalm 109:3-5 They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause… because Matthew 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. John 10:32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? 1 Peter 3:13,17,18 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? … Jump to Previous Accuse Adversaries Evil Follow Good Haters Oppose Paying Pursue Pursuing Render Repay Right SlanderJump to Next Accuse Adversaries Evil Follow Good Haters Oppose Paying Pursue Pursuing Render Repay Right SlanderPsalm 38 1. David moves God to take compassion on his pitiful caseThose who repay my good with evil This phrase reflects a common theme in the Psalms and other biblical texts, where the righteous suffer unjustly at the hands of the wicked. The concept of repaying good with evil is seen in the story of David and Saul, where David spared Saul's life, yet Saul continued to pursue him (1 Samuel 24:17). This phrase highlights the moral and ethical tension between the actions of the righteous and the responses of the wicked. It underscores the biblical principle that the world is often unjust, and the righteous may suffer despite their good deeds. This theme is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus teaches to love one's enemies and do good to those who hate you (Luke 6:27). attack me for pursuing the good Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 38, David is expressing his anguish and seeking God's help amidst his suffering and the betrayal he faces. 2. Enemies The individuals who repay David's good deeds with evil actions, representing those who oppose righteousness. 3. God The ultimate source of justice and refuge for David, to whom he cries out for deliverance. 4. Pursuit of Good The righteous actions and intentions of David, which are met with hostility from his adversaries. 5. Betrayal The central event where David's good intentions are met with evil, highlighting the theme of unjust suffering. Teaching Points The Reality of Unjust SufferingBelievers may face hostility even when pursuing righteousness. This is a common experience for those who follow God's ways. Responding to Betrayal Like David, we should turn to God in prayer and seek His justice rather than retaliating against those who wrong us. Pursuing Good Despite Opposition Continue to do good and trust in God's ultimate justice, even when faced with opposition or betrayal. Trusting God's Justice God sees the injustices we face and will ultimately vindicate those who pursue righteousness. Loving Our Enemies Following Christ's example, we are called to love and pray for those who oppose us, reflecting God's love and grace.Verse 20. - They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries (comp. Psalm 35:12). Because I follow the thing that good is; literally, because I follow good. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Those who repayוּמְשַׁלְּמֵ֣י (ū·mə·šal·lə·mê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate my good טוֹבָ֑ה (ṭō·w·ḇāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good with תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of evil רָ֭עָה (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil attack יִ֝שְׂטְנ֗וּנִי (yiś·ṭə·nū·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular Strong's 7853: To be or act as adversary me for תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of pursuing רָֽדְפִי־ (rā·ḏə·p̄î-) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute the good. 0 (0) 0 Strong's Hebrew Links Psalm 38:20 NIVPsalm 38:20 NLT Psalm 38:20 ESV Psalm 38:20 NASB Psalm 38:20 KJV Psalm 38:20 BibleApps.com Psalm 38:20 Biblia Paralela Psalm 38:20 Chinese Bible Psalm 38:20 French Bible Psalm 38:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 38:20 They who also render evil for good (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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