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 He who returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 24:29 Do not say, “Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me;
I willrender to the man according to his work.”
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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.’
And the impending things are hastening upon them.’
Romans 12:17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.
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.
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.