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.

²¹Lord, do not forsake me;^(F)
do not be far^(G) from me, my God.

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

Psalm 38:19-21

New King James Version

¹⁹But my enemies are vigorous, and they are strong;
And those who hate me wrongfully have multiplied.
²⁰Those also ^(A)who render evil for good,
They are my adversaries, because I follow what is good.

²¹Do not forsake me, O Lord;
O my God, ^(B)be not far from me!

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Psalm 38:19-21

English Standard Version

¹⁹But my foes are vigorous, they are mighty,
and many are those who hate me ^(A)wrongfully.
²⁰Those who ^(B)render me evil for good
^(C)accuse me because I ^(D)follow after good.