(A)Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, (B)bless, for (C)to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For

(D)“Whoever desires to love life
    and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
    and his lips from speaking deceit;
11 let him turn away from evil and do good;
    let him seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
    and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

13 Now (E)who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 (F)But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. (G)Have no fear of them, (H)nor be troubled,

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