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1 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 3:9 (KJV)
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

The one time we may feel like repaying is the time the Word of God tells us not to. Instead, the Word tells us not to return a wrong done unto us, or an insult when insulted. Another verse that comes to mind is:

Luke 6:31 (KJV)
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

These two verses often come to mind when emotional reactions rise and the mind fills with an unadvised reply. They have stopped poor reactions and when ignored, reinforced why it is better not to repay evil for evil.