Romans 12:19

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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.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Dearly beloved{G27}, avenge{G1556}{(G5723)} not{G3361} yourselves{G1438}, but{G235} rather give{G1325}{(G5628)} place{G5117} unto wrath{G3709}: for{G1063} it is written{G1125}{(G5769)}, Vengeance{G1557} is mine{G1698}; I{G1473} will repay{G467}{(G5692)}, saith{G3004}{(G5719)} the Lord{G2962}.
Strong's King James
never avenge yourself, beloved, but rather give a place for the fury. For it's written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY." Says יהוה YAHWEH!
The F.O.G
[19] Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave room for God's righteous judgment. As Scripture says, "Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay," says יהוה.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath, for it hath been written, ‘Vengeance is Mine,
Young's Literal Translation

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