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Psalm 38:19-21
GOD’S WORD Translation

19 My mortal enemies are growing stronger.
Many hate me for no reason.
20 They pay me back with evil instead of good,
and they accuse me because I try to do what is good.

21 Do not abandon me, O Lord.
O my God, do not be so distant from 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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