Proverbs 20:22

Catholic Public Domain Version

Do not say, "I will repay evil." Wait for the Lord, and he will free you.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:12

Perhaps the Lord may look with favor upon my affliction, and the Lord may repay me good, in place of the cursing of this day."

Proverbs 17:13

Whoever repays evil for good, evil shall not withdraw from his house.

Proverbs 19:11

The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.

Proverbs 20:21

When an inheritance is obtained hastily in the beginning, in the end it will be without a blessing.

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, "I will do to him as he has done to me." I will repay each one according to his work.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will take up wings like eagles. They will run and not struggle. They will walk and not tire.

Leviticus 19:18

Do not seek revenge, neither should you be mindful of the injury of your fellow citizens. You shall love your friend as yourself. I am the Lord.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil, but if anyone will have struck you on your right cheek, offer to him the other also.

Deuteronomy 32:35

Vengeance is mine, and I will repay them in due time, so that their foot may slip and fall. The day of perdition is near, and the time rushes to appear.'

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone. Instead, always pursue whatever is good, with one another and with all.

1 Peter 2:23

And when evil was spoken against him, he did not speak evil. When he suffered, he did not threaten. Then he handed himself over to him who judged him unjustly.

1 Peter 3:9

not repaying evil with evil, nor slander with slander, but, to the contrary, repaying with blessings. For to this you have been called, so that you may possess the inheritance of a blessing.

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore, too, let those who suffer according to the will of God commend their souls by good deeds to the faithful Creator.

1 Samuel 25:13

Then David said to his servants, "Let each one gird his sword." And each one girded his sword. And David also girded his sword. And about four hundred men followed David. But two hundred remained behind with the supplies.