Proverbs 24:29 Cross References - ISV

²⁹ Don’t say, “I’ll do to him like he did to me, I’ll be sure to pay him back for what he did.”

¹¹ In response, 3,000 soldiers from the tribe of Judah went down to the caves of the rock of Etam and asked Samson, “Don’t you know that the Philistines have us in their control? What have you done to us?”
“I did to them what they did to me,” he answered.

²² But Absalom never said a word, either good or bad, to Amnon. Nevertheless, he hated Amnon because he had humiliated his sister Tamar.
²³ Absalom’s Men Kill AmnonTwo full years later, Absalom took some men to Baal-hazor near Ephraim to shear his sheep. He also invited all of the king’s sons to come. ²⁴ Absalom had gone to the king to ask him, “I’ve brought some men to shear the sheep. Won’t you please come and join me, along with your senior staff?”
²⁵ But King David declined, saying to Absalom, “No, my son, we won’t all go, since that would be too much trouble for you.” Although Absalom begged David, he would not go, even though he did give his blessing.
²⁶ So Absalom responded, “If you aren’t coming, please allow my brother Amnon to accompany us.”
The king asked, “Why should he go with you?”
²⁷ But Absalom kept begging David until he sent Amnon and all of David’s sons to accompany Absalom.
²⁸ Then Absalom instructed his young men, “Please keep watching Amnon until he’s drunk. Then I’ll tell you, ‘Attack Amnon!’ As soon as I do, kill him and don’t be afraid! You have your orders, so be strong and brave!”

²² Don’t say “I’ll avenge that wrong!” Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.

²¹ If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink. ²² For you’ll be piling burning coals of shame on his head and the LORD will reward you.

³⁹ But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well. ⁴⁰ If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat as well. ⁴¹ And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go two with him. ⁴² Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you.”
⁴³ Teaching about Love for Enemies
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You must love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. ⁴⁴ But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

¹⁷ Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people. ¹⁹ Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord.” ²⁰ But “if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head.” ²¹ Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.

¹⁵ Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.