The Bible teaches that vengeance belongs to God, who will repay those who have done wrong. As stated in Romans 12:19 and Deuteronomy 32:35, it is not for humans to take revenge, but rather to leave it to God's justice. The Psalms, such as Psalms 94:1, express a desire for God to avenge the oppressed and punish the wicked, while also emphasizing the importance of loving one's neighbors and not seeking personal revenge, as seen in Leviticus 19:18. Ultimately, Hebrews 10:30 reminds us that God will judge His people and avenge all who have rejected Him.
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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.”
Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”
I will execute great vengeance against them with furious reproof. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I lay My vengeance upon them.’”
For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.
You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. 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.” On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.