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²⁵ Whoever throws a stone straight up throws it on his own head,
   and a treacherous blow opens up many wounds.
²⁶ Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
   and whoever sets a snare will be caught in it.
²⁷ If a person does evil, it will roll back upon him,
   and he will not know where it came from.
²⁸ Mockery and abuse issue from the proud,
   but vengeance lies in wait for them like a lion.
²⁹ Those who rejoice in the fall of the godly will be caught in a snare,
   and pain will consume them before their death.

Anger and Vengeance

³⁰ Anger and wrath, these also are abominations,
   yet a sinner holds on to them.

28The vengeful will face the Lord’s vengeance,
   for he keeps a strict account of^* their sins.
² Forgive your neighbour the wrong he has done,
   and then your sins will be pardoned when you pray.
³ Does anyone harbour anger against another,
   and expect healing from the Lord?
⁴ If someone has no mercy towards another like himself,
   can he then seek pardon for his own sins?
⁵ If a mere mortal harbours wrath,
   who will make an atoning sacrifice for his sins?
⁶ Remember the end of your life, and set enmity aside;
   remember corruption and death, and be true to the commandments.
⁷ Remember the commandments, and do not be angry with your neighbour;
   remember the covenant of the Most High, and overlook faults.

⁸ Refrain from strife, and your sins will be fewer;
   for the hot-tempered kindle strife,
⁹ and the sinner disrupts friendships
   and sows discord among those who are at peace.