Romans 12:17
Romans 12:17-19 The Message (MSG)
Don’t hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you’ve got it in you, get along with everybody. Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not for you to do. “I’ll do the judging,” says God. “I’ll take care of it.”
Romans 12:17 King James Version (KJV)
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:17 New Century Version (NCV)
If someone does wrong to you, do not pay him back by doing wrong to him. Try to do what everyone thinks is right.
Romans 12:17 American Standard Version (ASV)
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:17 New International Version (NIV)
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
Romans 12:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone. [Prov 20:22]
Romans 12:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.