PSALM THIRTY-EIGHT DISCERNMENT AND GRACE

They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries            Psalm 38:20  AV

The thought that anyone I know could render evil.....is shocking.
That anyone would render evil for good              .....is bad.

They reward me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul               Psalm  35:12  AV

To the spoiling of my soul  !   is this possible ?
Yes if people repay your kindness with evil (deception, injustice or mistreatment ),
you might be sad , disappointed or resentful....or even feel  undervalued or unloved !

Forewarned is forearmed .We need to be able to see these folk coming

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he (or so he becomes)             Proverbs 23:7  AMP

People get into the habit of living in the dynamic of deceit and self interest.
Be aware of the tell tale signs.

We also need discernment to recognize the effects on our own soul.
Any adverse reaction within ourselves needs to be replaced with inner peace.

Each Christian needs both discernment and grace in everyday life.....but;-

The face of the LORD is against them that do evil .                      Psalm 34:16 AV.

They may curse, but you will bless;                                                 Psalm 109:28  
                                                                                             Revised English Bible