Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, “Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me;
I will render to the man according to his work.”

1 Peter 3:9

not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.

Psalm 27:14

Wait for the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.

Deuteronomy 32:35

‘Vengeance is Mine, and retribution,
In due time their foot will slip;
For the day of their calamity is near,
And the impending things are hastening upon them.’

2 Samuel 16:12

Perhaps the Lord will look on my affliction and return good to me instead of his cursing this day.”

Proverbs 17:13

He who returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.

Psalm 37:34

Wait for the Lord and keep His way,
And He will exalt you to inherit the land;
When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.

Isaiah 40:31

Yet those who wait for the Lord
Will gain new strength;
They will mount up with wings like eagles,
They will run and not get tired,
They will walk and not become weary.

Lamentations 3:25-26

The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
To the person who seeks Him.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

Romans 12:17-19

Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.

1 Peter 2:23

and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously;

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Proverbs 20:22

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

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He who returns evil for good,

Evil will not depart from his house.

Do not say, “Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me;

I will render to the man according to his work.”

‘Vengeance is Mine, and retribution,

In due time their foot will slip;

For the day of their calamity is near,

And the impending things are hastening upon them.’

Never pay back evil for evil to anyone.

Respect what is right in the sight of all men.

See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.

not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.