King James Bible
KJVThey also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 38:20 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is. | |
American Standard VersionASV | They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | They that render evil for good, have detracted me, because I followed goodness. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And they that render evil for good are adversaries unto me; because I pursue what is good. | |
English Revised VersionERV | They also that render evil for good are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | They also that render evil for good are my adversaries; because I follow the thing that is good. | |
World English BibleWEB | They who also render evil for good are adversaries to me, because I follow what is good. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And those paying evil for good accuse me, Because of my pursuing good. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | They also that render evil for good are my adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is. |