Psalms 38:20 net — They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me.

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"They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me."

— Psalms 38:20, NET Bible

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KJV
“They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.”
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ASV
“They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good. ”
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WEB
“They who also render evil for good are adversaries to me, because I follow what is good.”
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BBE
“They give me back evil for good; they are my haters because I go after the thing which is right.”
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KJVA
“They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.”
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Psalms 38 — Context

For I am about to stumble, and I am in constant pain.

Yes, I confess my wrongdoing, and I am concerned about my sins.

But those who are my enemies for no reason are numerous; those who hate me without cause outnumber me.

They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me.

Do not abandon me, O LORD! My God, do not remain far away from me!

Hurry and help me, O Lord, my deliverer!

Psalms 38:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 38:20 say?

Psalms 38:20 in the NET Bible reads: “They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me.”

Where is Psalms 38:20 in the Bible?

Psalms 38:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 38, verse 20.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 38:20.

What translation should I read Psalms 38:20 in?

Psalms 38:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 38:20?

Psalms 38:20 reads (NET): “They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 38:20 net — They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me.

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