Psalm 38:19-21

International Children’s Bible

¹⁹My enemies are strong and healthy.
Many people hate me for no reason.
²⁰They repay me with evil for the good I did.
They lie about me because I try to do good.

²¹Lord, don’t leave me.
My God, don’t go away.

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Psalm 38:19-21

New International Version

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