9 Don’t do wrong to anyone to pay them back for doing wrong to you. Or don’t insult anyone to pay them back for insulting you. But ask God to bless them. Do this because you yourselves were chosen to receive a blessing.
10 The Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy true life and have only good days, then avoid saying anything hurtful, and never let a lie come out of your mouth.
11 Stop doing what is wrong, and do good. Look for peace, and do all you can to help people live peacefully.
12 The Lord watches over those who do what is right, and he listens to their prayers. But he is against those who do evil.” Psalm 34:12-16
13 If you are always trying to do good, no one can really harm you.
14 But you may suffer for doing right. If that happens, you have God’s blessing. “Don’t be afraid of the people who make you suffer; don’t be worried.”
15 But keep the Lord Christ holy in your hearts. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have.