Evil Men

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You.

God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” …

…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?

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.

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.