People Hurting You

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.”

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.