12 Bible verses about Revenge KJV

Romans 12:19 · KJV

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Leviticus 19:18 · KJV

Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.

Proverbs 20:22 · KJV

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Matthew 5:38-39 · KJV

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

1 Peter 3:9 · KJV

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Romans 12:17 · KJV

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Proverbs 24:29 · KJV

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 · KJV

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

Deuteronomy 32:35 · KJV

To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

Matthew 5:44 · KJV

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Romans 12:20-21 · KJV

Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Psalm 94:1 · KJV

O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.