Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. | Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” |
Who will render to every man according to his deeds. | For he will repay according to each one's deeds. |
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. | Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. |
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. | See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone's work. |
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. | The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous are generous and keep giving. |
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. | For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. |
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work. | And steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. For you repay to all according to their work. |
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. | See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all. |