19 Then mine [a]enemies are alive, and are mighty, and they that hate me wrongfully are many.

20 They also, that reward evil for good, are mine adversaries, because I follow [b]goodness.

21 Forsake me not, O Lord, be not thou far from me, my God.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 38:19 In my greatest misery they most rejoice.
  2. Psalm 38:20 He had rather have the hatred of all the world, than to fail in any part of his duty to Godward.

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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Footnotes

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