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Psalms 38:20 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Psalms 38:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 38 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.”
Psalms 38:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 38:20
They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is. David laments the injustice of receiving evil in return for good. The Hebrew verb "render" (shalam, שָׁלַם) means to repay, recompense, or requite—indicating deliberate, unjust reciprocation. Instead of gratitude for David's kindness, his enemies responded with hostility and opposition."Mine adversaries" (satan, שָׂטַן) is the same word later used for Satan the accuser, denoting hostile opponents who actively oppose and accuse. The root meaning is "to oppose" or "to be an adversary." David's enem...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 38:20
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“to the bereaving of my soul.”
“to turn away your wrath from them.”
“who was of the evil one”
“you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed”
“I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of those works do you stone me?”
“and fought against me without a cause.”
“Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow has in the wilderness”
“Will the men of Keilah deliver up to me and my men into the hand of Saul? Yahweh said”
“if it is God's will”
“if I have delivered him who without cause was my adversary)”