I will get revenge and pay them back
at the time their foot slips;
for the day of their disaster is near,
and the impending judgment is rushing upon them!”
Cry out, O nations, with his people,
for he will avenge his servants’ blood;
he will take vengeance against his enemies,
and make atonement for his land and people.
Do not say, “I will pay back evil!”
Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.
Do not say, “I will do to him just as he has done to me;
I will pay him back according to what he has done.”
Won’t God give justice to his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he delay long to help them?
I tell you, he will give them justice speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.
Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
For we know the one who said, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.”