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 rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 24:29
Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."
Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance is mine, and recompense, at the time when their foot slides; for the day of their calamity is at hand. The things that are to come on them shall make haste."
Romans 12:17
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
1 Peter 3:9
not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.