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Getting Even

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Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
James 1:19, 20 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.