Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, "I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will pay him back according to what he has done."

1 Peter 3:9

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

Psalm 27:14

Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

Deuteronomy 32:35

I will get revenge and pay them back at the time their foot slips; for the day of their disaster is near, and the impending judgment is rushing upon them!"

2 Samuel 16:12

Perhaps the Lord will notice my affliction and this day grant me good in place of his curse."

Proverbs 17:13

As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.

Psalm 37:34

Rely on the Lord! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait for the Lord's help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles' wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.

Lamentations 3:25-26

(Tet) The Lord is good to those who trust in him, to the one who seeks him.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.

Romans 12:17-19

Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.

1 Peter 2:23

When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.

1 Peter 4:19

So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do 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
As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.
Proverbs 24:29
Do not say, "I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will pay him back according to what he has done."
Deuteronomy 32:35
I will get revenge and pay them back at the time their foot slips; for the day of their disaster is near, and the impending judgment is rushing upon them!"
Romans 12:17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

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