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What does the Bible say about getting even?

11 verses about getting even, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about getting even

Romans 12:19 — Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 10 votes
Proverbs 20:22 — Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 6 votes
Proverbs 15:1 — A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 5 votes
Luke 6:27 — But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 5 votes
James 1:19 — Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 5 votes
1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 4 votes
Proverbs 12:16 — A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. 3 votes
Isaiah 41:10 — Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 2 votes
Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 2 votes
Romans 12:17 — Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 2 votes
2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 votes