9not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
10For, "He who would love life, And see good days, Let him keep his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit.
11Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.
12For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And his ears open to their prayer; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
13Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?
14But even if you should suffer for righteousness` sake, you are blessed. "Don`t fear what they fear, neither be troubled."
15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:
