Evil for Good

Proverbs 17:13 Whoso rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. 

‘Whoso rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.’ The man who returns harm for kindness, and repays mercy with cruelty, has set his hand against righteousness. Ingratitude shall be his portion, and mischief shall cling to his dwelling. The curse shall not be turned away, for he has sown corruption and shall reap sorrow all the days of his life.

Twenty characteristics of the wicked: They utter wickedness with their mouths (Ps. 109:2), speaking words that defile and destroy. They deal in deceit, twisting truth to serve their own ends. They speak lies freely, having no regard for honesty or righteousness. They fill their speech with hatred (Ps. 109:3), wounding with every word. They harbour hatred without cause, despising others without provocation. They scorn the love of the righteous (Ps. 109:4), repelling compassion and virtue. They repay good with evil (Ps. 109:5), returning kindness with cruelty. They answer love with hatred, revealing the corruption of their hearts. They serve as instruments of satan (Ps. 109:6), doing his bidding in opposition to God. They feign prayerfulness (Ps. 109:7), cloaking wickedness in religious pretence. They are devoid of mercy (Ps. 109:16), showing no compassion for the suffering. They oppress the poor and the needy, taking advantage of the vulnerable. They shed innocent blood, committing violence against the helpless. They delight in cursing (Ps. 109:17-19) and wear it like a garment. They reject blessings, showing no gratitude for the good they receive (Ps. 109:17). They speak evil of others (Ps. 109:20), spreading slander and harm. They mock the upright (Ps. 109:25), reproaching those who walk in righteousness. They are without pity or kindness, hardened in heart and cruel in action. They stand as adversaries to the godly (Ps. 109:29), resisting those who seek to do right. They unjustly condemn the poor and needy (Ps. 109:31), adding affliction to affliction.