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
Whoever returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
Whoever returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 24:29
Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me;
I will pay the man back for his deed.”
Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me;
I will pay the man back for his deed.”
Deuteronomy 32:35
‘Vengeance is Mine, and retribution,
In due time their foot will slip;
For the day of their disaster is at hand,
And their doom hurries to meet them.’
‘Vengeance is Mine, and retribution,
In due time their foot will slip;
For the day of their disaster is at hand,
And their doom hurries to meet them.’
Romans 12:17
Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.
1 Peter 3:9
and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].