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God » Voice of select readings » Waiting upon
but those who keep waiting for the LORD will renew their strength. Then they'll soar on wings like eagles; they'll run and not grow weary; they'll walk and not grow tired."
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Consider this: as the eyes of a servant focus on what his master provides, and as the eyes of a female servant focus on what her mistress provides, so our eyes focus on the LORD our God, until he has mercy on us.
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Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD! Davidic
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My soul, be quiet before God, for from him comes my hope.
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Guide me in your truth and teach me; for you are the God who delivers me. All day long I have waited for you.
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Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.
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I'll wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I'll put my trust in him.
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So you, return to your God; guard grace and justice, and look to your God always.
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Retaliation » Forbidden
Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.
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Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.
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"You are not to seek vengeance or hold a grudge against the descendants of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."
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Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.
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But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
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Do not pay others back evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, keep blessing them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.
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Don't say, "I'll do to him like he did to me, I'll be sure to pay him back for what he did."
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Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Trust in God
Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.
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Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.
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Strife » Saints should » Submit to wrong rather than engage in
The very fact that you have lawsuits among yourselves is already a defeat for you. Why not rather just accept the wrong? Why not rather be cheated?
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Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.
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But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well. If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat as well.
Vengeance » Not avenging
Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.
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"You are not to seek vengeance or hold a grudge against the descendants of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."
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Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.
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Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people. Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord." read more.
But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head." Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.
But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head." Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.
"You have heard that it was said, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well. If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat as well. read more.
And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go two with him. Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."
And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go two with him. Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."
Don't testify against your neighbor without a cause, and don't lie when you speak. Don't say, "I'll do to him like he did to me, I'll be sure to pay him back for what he did."
"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who insult you. If someone strikes you on the cheek, offer him the other one as well, and if someone takes your coat, don't keep back your shirt, either. read more.
Keep on giving to everyone who asks you for something, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not insist on getting it back.
Keep on giving to everyone who asks you for something, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not insist on getting it back.
Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble. Do not pay others back evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, keep blessing them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.
Waiting » The reward for waiting on the lord
I waited expectantly for the LORD, and he took notice of me and heard my cry.
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Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD! Davidic
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he has swallowed up death forever! Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and he will take away the disgrace of his people from the entire earth." for the LORD has spoken. "And you will say at that time, "Look! It's the LORD! This is our God! We waited for him, and he saved us. This is the LORD! We waited for him, so let us rejoice, and we will be glad that he has saved us."
Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.
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Wait on the LORD, Keep faithful to his way, and he will exalt you to possess the land. You will see the wicked cut off.
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Waiting » Those who engage in » Will be saved
"And you will say at that time, "Look! It's the LORD! This is our God! We waited for him, and he saved us. This is the LORD! We waited for him, so let us rejoice, and we will be glad that he has saved us."
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Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.
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Waiting upon God » They who engage in » Shall be saved
"And you will say at that time, "Look! It's the LORD! This is our God! We waited for him, and he saved us. This is the LORD! We waited for him, so let us rejoice, and we will be glad that he has saved us."
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Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.
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