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19 Those who are my foes without cause[a] are mighty,
    and many are those who hate me wrongfully.(A)
20 Those who render me evil for good
    are my adversaries because I follow after good.(B)

21 Do not forsake me, O Lord;
    O my God, do not be far from me;(C)

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  1. 38.19 Q ms: MT my living foes

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