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Psalm 38:19-21
Contemporary English Version

19 Many deadly and powerful
    enemies hate me,
20 and they repay evil for good
    because I try to do right.

21 You are the Lord God!
Stay nearby
    and don't desert me.

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Psalm 38:19-21
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19 Many have become my enemies(A) without cause[a];
    those who hate me(B) without reason(C) are numerous.
20 Those who repay my good with evil(D)
    lodge accusations(E) against me,
    though I seek only to do what is good.

21 Lord, do not forsake me;(F)
    do not be far(G) from me, my God.

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  1. Psalm 38:19 One Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript; Masoretic Text my vigorous enemies
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