Proverbs 17:13

The Passion Translation

The one who returns evil for good can expect to be treated the same way for the rest of his life.

Cross References

Psalm 35:12

When I show them mercy, they bring me misery. I’m forsaken and forlorn, like a motherless child.

Psalm 38:20

I show goodness to them and get paid evil in return. And they hate me even more when I stand for what is right.

Proverbs 13:21

Calamity chases the sin-chaser, but prosperity pursues the God-lover.

Matthew 27:25

And the crowd replied, “Let his blood be on us and on our children!”

Matthew 27:5

Then Judas flung the silver coins inside the temple and went out and hanged himself.

Romans 12:17

Never hold a grudge or try to get even, but plan your life around the noblest way to benefit others.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Resist revenge, and make sure that no one pays back evil in place of evil but always pursue doing what is beautiful to one another and to all the unbelievers.

1 Peter 3:9

Never retaliate when someone treats you wrongly, nor insult those who insult you, but instead, respond by speaking a blessing over them—because a blessing is what God promised to give you.