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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.”(b)12:19 Deuteronomy 32:35 (see also LXX)

Therefore,(c)12:20 CT 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.”(d)12:20 Proverbs 25:21–22 (see also LXX)

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