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because I follow <i>the thing that</i> good <i>is</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/38.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Those also who render evil for good, They are my adversaries, because I follow <i>what is</i> good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/38.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And those who repay evil for good, They become my enemies, because I follow what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/38.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And those who repay evil for good, They oppose me, because I follow what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/38.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And those who repay evil for good, They oppose me, because I follow what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/38.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And those who repay evil for good, They accuse me, for I pursue what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/38.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They repay evil for good, they attack <i>and</i> try to kill me, Because I follow what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/38.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who repay evil for good attack me for pursuing good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/38.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who repay evil for good attack me for pursuing good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/38.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/38.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and they repay evil for good because I try to do right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/38.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They also that render evil for good are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/38.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They pay me back with evil instead of good, and they accuse me because I try to do what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/38.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Those who pay back evil for good are against me because I try to do right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/38.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They reward my good with evil, opposing me because I seek to do good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/38.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/38.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/38.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They who also render evil for good are adversaries to me, because I follow what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/38.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They also that render evil for good are my adversaries; because I follow the thing that is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/38.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They who render evil for good are also adversaries to me, because I follow what is good. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/38.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And those paying evil for good accuse me, "" Because of my pursuing good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/38.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And those paying evil for good accuse me, Because of my pursuing good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/38.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And mine enemies living, they were strong: and they hating me with falsehood were multiplied.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/38.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They that render evil for good, have detracted me, because I followed goodness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/38.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 37:21>Those who render evil for good have dragged me down, because I followed goodness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/38.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Repaying me evil for good, accusing me for pursuing good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/38.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who render me evil for good are my adversaries because I follow after good.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/38.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />They reward me evil for good; they reproach me because I seek after good things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/38.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They have paid me evil for good and have regarded me with malice because I have sought good.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/38.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />They also that repay evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/38.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They that reward evil for good slandered me; because I followed righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/38-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=4527" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/38.htm">Do Not Rebuke Me in Your Anger</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>Many are my enemies without cause, and many hate me without reason. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7999.htm" title="7999: ū·mə·šal·lə·mê (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to be safe; figuratively, to be completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate.">Those who repay</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·w·ḇāh (N-fs) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">my good</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/7853.htm" title="7853: yiś·ṭə·nū·nî (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: 1cs) -- To be or act as adversary. A primitive root; to attack, accuse.">attack me</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: rə·ḏō·p̄ī (V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">pursuing</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">the good.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></span><br />But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-28</a></span><br />But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-14.htm">Romans 12:14</a></span><br />Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-19</a></span><br />If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Matthew 10:22</a></span><br />You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a></span><br />Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-13.htm">1 John 3:13</a></span><br />So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Romans 8:35-37</a></span><br />Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21-22</a></span><br />If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Exodus 23:4-5</a></span><br />If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Proverbs 24:17</a></span><br />Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-29.htm">Job 31:29-30</a></span><br />If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him— / I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a></span><br />As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They also that render evil for good are my adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.</p><p class="hdg">render</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-4.htm">Psalm 7:4</a></b></br> If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-12.htm">Psalm 35:12</a></b></br> They rewarded me evil for good <i>to</i> the spoiling of my soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/109-3.htm">Psalm 109:3-5</a></b></br> They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause… </p><p class="hdg">because</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10</a></b></br> Blessed <i>are</i> they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/10-32.htm">John 10:32</a></b></br> Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/3-13.htm">1 Peter 3:13,17,18</a></b></br> And who <i>is</i> he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/19-16.htm">Accuse</a> <a href="/psalms/31-11.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/23-6.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/37-20.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/job/23-13.htm">Oppose</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-24.htm">Paying</a> <a href="/psalms/35-6.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/psalms/35-6.htm">Pursuing</a> <a href="/psalms/28-4.htm">Render</a> <a href="/psalms/37-21.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/psalms/37-6.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Slander</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/50-21.htm">Accuse</a> <a href="/psalms/42-10.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/39-8.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/45-14.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/psalms/39-2.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/41-2.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/55-18.htm">Oppose</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-4.htm">Paying</a> <a href="/psalms/56-2.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Pursuing</a> <a href="/psalms/56-12.htm">Render</a> <a href="/psalms/41-10.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Slander</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 38</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/38-1.htm">David moves God to take compassion on his pitiful case</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/38.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/38.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Those who repay my good with evil</b><br>This phrase reflects a common theme in the Psalms and other biblical texts, where the righteous suffer unjustly at the hands of the wicked. The concept of repaying good with evil is seen in the story of David and Saul, where David spared Saul's life, yet Saul continued to pursue him (<a href="/1_samuel/24-17.htm">1 Samuel 24:17</a>). This phrase highlights the moral and ethical tension between the actions of the righteous and the responses of the wicked. It underscores the biblical principle that the world is often unjust, and the righteous may suffer despite their good deeds. This theme is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus teaches to love one's enemies and do good to those who hate you (<a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27</a>).<p><b>attack me</b><br>The word "attack" suggests a hostile and aggressive action, indicating that the psalmist is under severe distress and persecution. This can be seen as a reflection of the spiritual warfare that believers face, as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>, where the struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil. The psalmist's experience can be likened to the trials faced by Jesus, who was attacked and persecuted despite His sinless life and good works (<a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-20</a>).<p><b>for pursuing the good</b><br>"Pursuing the good" implies a deliberate and continuous effort to live righteously and in accordance with God's will. This pursuit is a central tenet of the Christian faith, as believers are called to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (<a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>). The psalmist's commitment to pursuing good, despite opposition, mirrors the life of Jesus, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil (<a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a>). This phrase also resonates with the call to persevere in doing good, as encouraged in <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a>, where believers are urged not to grow weary in doing good, for in due season they will reap a harvest if they do not give up.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/38.htm">Psalm 38</a>, David is expressing his anguish and seeking God's help amidst his suffering and the betrayal he faces.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>The individuals who repay David's good deeds with evil actions, representing those who oppose righteousness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate source of justice and refuge for David, to whom he cries out for deliverance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pursuit_of_good.htm">Pursuit of Good</a></b><br>The righteous actions and intentions of David, which are met with hostility from his adversaries.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/betrayal.htm">Betrayal</a></b><br>The central event where David's good intentions are met with evil, highlighting the theme of unjust suffering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_unjust_suffering.htm">The Reality of Unjust Suffering</a></b><br>Believers may face hostility even when pursuing righteousness. This is a common experience for those who follow God's ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_betrayal.htm">Responding to Betrayal</a></b><br>Like David, we should turn to God in prayer and seek His justice rather than retaliating against those who wrong us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuing_good_despite_opposition.htm">Pursuing Good Despite Opposition</a></b><br>Continue to do good and trust in God's ultimate justice, even when faced with opposition or betrayal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_justice.htm">Trusting God's Justice</a></b><br>God sees the injustices we face and will ultimately vindicate those who pursue righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loving_our_enemies.htm">Loving Our Enemies</a></b><br>Following Christ's example, we are called to love and pray for those who oppose us, reflecting God's love and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_38.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 38</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_terrorism.htm">What is the Bible's stance on terrorism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_handle_life's_unfairness.htm">How should you respond to life's unfairness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_some_texts_allow_believers'_vengeance.htm">In Romans 12:19, if 'vengeance is mine' belongs to God, why do other biblical texts approve of direct punishment by believers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_prepare_for_the_lord's_arrival.htm">Should you repay evil with evil?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/38.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/35-12.htm">Psalm 35:12</a>). Because I follow the thing that good is; literally, <span class="accented">because I follow good.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/38-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Those who repay</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְשַׁלְּמֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·šal·lə·mê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my good</span><br /><span class="heb">טוֹבָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·w·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֣חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֭עָה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">attack</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֝שְׂטְנ֗וּנִי</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·ṭə·nū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7853.htm">Strong's 7853: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or act as adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me for</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֣חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pursuing</span><br /><span class="heb">רָֽדְפִי־</span> <span class="translit">(rā·ḏə·p̄î-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pursue, chase, persecute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the good.</span><br /><span class="heb">0</span> <span class="translit">(0)</span><br /><span class="parse">0<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/38-20.htm">Psalm 38:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/38-20.htm">Psalm 38:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/38-20.htm">Psalm 38:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/38-20.htm">Psalm 38:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/38-20.htm">Psalm 38:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/38-20.htm">Psalm 38:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/38-20.htm">Psalm 38:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/38-20.htm">Psalm 38:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/38-20.htm">Psalm 38:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/38-20.htm">Psalm 38:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/38-20.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 38:20 They who also render evil for good (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/38-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 38:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 38:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/38-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 38:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 38:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>