Verse 22

Do not say, 'I will repay evil'; wait for the Lord, and He will deliver you.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good, both for one another and for everyone.
  • Rom 12:17-19 : 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord.
  • Prov 24:29 : 29 Do not say, 'I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his deeds.'
  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the contrary, give a blessing, because to this you were called, so that you may inherit a blessing.
  • Prov 17:13 : 13 If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never depart from their house.
  • Deut 32:35 : 35 Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip, for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is quickly approaching.
  • 2 Sam 16:12 : 12 Perhaps the Lord will look upon my affliction and repay me with good for the curses I am receiving today.
  • Ps 27:14 : 14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord.
  • Isa 40:31 : 31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
  • Lam 3:25-26 : 25 The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. 26 It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
  • Matt 5:39 : 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other also.
  • 1 Pet 4:19 : 19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator while continuing to do good.
  • Ps 37:34 : 34 Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.
  • 1 Pet 2:23 : 23 When He was reviled, He did not revile in return. When He suffered, He did not threaten, but entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly.