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Don`t say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.
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Vengeance Belongs to God
All commentators agree that this verse is a clear prohibition against personal revenge. Instead of repaying evil for evil, the believer is instructed to leave the matter to God. As John Gill points out, vengeance belongs to God alone, and He will execute perfect justice in His own time and way.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
God's awarding to everyone according to his works, is the true check to the spirit of vindictiveness (compare Romans 12:17, Romans 12:19…
19th Century
Anglican
Wait on the Lord and he shall save thee— Do not look for vengeance on enemies (for they are to be forgiven), but for deli…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Say not thou, I will recompense evil With evil; do an injury to one that has done one to you; private revenge is not to b…
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Wait on the Lord, attend to his will, and he will protect you.
