Proverbs 24:29

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Ver. 29. Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me.] Nothing is more natural than revenge of wrongs, and the world approves it as right temper, true touch, as to put up wrongs is held cowardice and unmanliness. But we have not so learned Christ. Nay, those that have never heard of Christ have spoken much against this vindictive disposition. See Trapp on " Pro 20:22 " See Trapp on " Mat 5:39 " See Trapp on " Rom 12:17 "

I will render to the man according to his works.] But is not that God's office? And will you needs leap into his chair - wring the sword out of his hand? or at least, will you be a pope in your own cause, depose the magistrate, or appeal from him to yourself? What Luciferian pride is this? Nemo te impune lacessit? Is not God the God of recompenses?