Proverbs 20:22

Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.

Proverbs 24:29

Don't say, "I'll do to him like he did to me, I'll be sure to pay him back for what he did."

1 Peter 3:9

Do not pay others back evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, keep blessing them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.

Psalm 27:14

Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD! Davidic

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.

Deuteronomy 32:35

To me belong vengeance and recompense. In due time their feet will slip, because their time of calamity is near and the things prepared for them draw near.

2 Samuel 16:12

Perhaps the LORD will take note of my troubles and return good to me instead of curses today!"

Proverbs 17:13

The person who repays good with evil will never see evil leave his home.

Psalm 37:34

Wait on the LORD, Keep faithful to his way, and he will exalt you to possess the land. You will see the wicked cut off.

Isaiah 40:31

but those who keep waiting for the LORD will renew their strength. Then they'll soar on wings like eagles; they'll run and not grow weary; they'll walk and not grow tired."

Lamentations 3:25-26

The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the person who searches for him.

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.

Romans 12:17-19

Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.

1 Peter 2:23

When he was insulted, he did not retaliate. When he suffered, he did not threaten. It was his habit to commit the matter to the one who judges fairly.

1 Peter 4:19

So then, those who suffer according to God's will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do what is good.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; <i>buti> wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Bible References

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Proverbs 17:13
The person who repays good with evil will never see evil leave his home.
Proverbs 24:29
Don't say, "I'll do to him like he did to me, I'll be sure to pay him back for what he did."
Deuteronomy 32:35
To me belong vengeance and recompense. In due time their feet will slip, because their time of calamity is near and the things prepared for them draw near.
Romans 12:17
Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not pay others back evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, keep blessing them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.

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