1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Sirach 28:1 | He *that seeketh to revenge himself, shall find vengeance from the Lord, and he will surely keep his sins in remembrance. Deuteronomy 32:35.; Matthew 6:14.; Mark 11:25.; Romans 12:19. | Sins. To seek revenge out of rancour, or contrary to justice, is a grievous sin. (Worthington) --- Retaliation was tolerated, (Exodus 21:24.) but love was not to be laid aside, Deuteronomy 33:35., Leviticus 21:17., Psalm 7:5., and Matthew 7:2. |