Psalms 38:20
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 38
“They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.”Psalms 38:20
What Does Psalms 38:20 Mean?
Psalms 38:20 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 38, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 38:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 3:13“And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?”Psalms 109:4“For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.”Psalms 35:12“They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”Proverbs 17:13“Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.”Jeremiah 18:20“Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, and to turn away thy wrath from them.”1 Thessalonians 5:15“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”1 John 3:12“Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.”John 10:32“Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?”1 Timothy 6:11“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”1 Peter 4:14“If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.”1 Samuel 25:21“Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that pertained unto him: and he hath requited me evil for good.”Psalms 109:3“They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.”Isaiah 66:5“Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name’s sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.”1 Samuel 19:4“And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:”1 Samuel 23:5“So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.”1 Samuel 23:12“Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? And the LORD said, They will deliver thee up.”Psalms 7:4“If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)”Psalms 109:5“And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.”Matthew 5:10“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
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