Psalms 38:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.

They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is - The more "I follow" that which is for their good, as well as the good of all men, the more they hate me (Psalms 35:12). What ought to melt their hearts into love, only hardens them in hatred. Compare on the word "follow," etc., Hebrews 12:14; also Romans 12:18; Romans 12:21; Romans 14:19; Psalms 34:14, "Seek peace, and pursue it" - namely, even though it flee from you.

Conclusion, summing up the prayer, Save me speedily, forsaken as I am by man.

Psalms 38:20

20 They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.