Psalms 38:20

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

মোৰ উপকাৰৰ সলনি তেওঁলোকে মোলৈ অপকাৰহে কৰে; যদিও মই সৎকর্ম কৰোঁ, তেওঁলোক মোৰ বিৰোধী।

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from the Psalms and describes a situation where people who do bad things in return for good ones become enemies. The speaker follows what is good, and this leads to their adversaries.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you gave your friend your favorite toy to play with, and they broke it on purpose. That's like doing evil for good. The person in the verse says these kinds of people become their enemies because they always try to do the right thing.

Historical Background

Psalm 38 was written by David, likely during a time of illness and distress. It expresses his sorrow and suffering, both physical and spiritual. The audience is David's contemporaries, and the cultural setting reflects the common practice of praising God during times of distress.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where you volunteer at a local food bank, and a colleague takes credit for your work. Despite this, you continue to volunteer because it's the right thing to do. This verse reminds us to stay true to our values, even when others act against us.

Topics

• justice
• adversity
• goodness
• forgiveness
• enemies
• persecution

Related Verses

• Psalm 35:12
• Proverbs 25:21-22
• Romans 12:17-21
• Luke 6:27-28
• Ephesians 4:26-27

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to follow the thing that is good?

It means to consistently make choices that align with what is morally right, regardless of the consequences or how others respond.

How can we handle adversaries who do evil for good?

The verse suggests continuing to do good despite the adversity. It's about maintaining integrity and grace even in challenging situations.

Is this verse only applicable to religious contexts?

No, the principles of doing good and maintaining integrity can apply to any context where there is a choice to be made between right and wrong actions.

How does this relate to the concept of forgiveness?

While not explicitly about forgiveness, the verse implies a stance of continued goodness, which can include forgiveness when appropriate, showing a broader commitment to righteousness.