I’ve Been Wronged, Lord

Do not seek revenge 

  or bear a grudge against anyone

    among your people, 

but love your neighbor 

  as yourself. 

I am the Lord.

                                  - Leviticus 19:18

Get rid of all bitterness, 

  rage and anger, 

    brawling and slander, 

      along with every form of malice.

Be kind and compassionate 

  to one other, 

    forgiving each other, 

      just as in Christ God forgave you. 

                                  - Ephesians 4:31–32

I Have Been Wronged, Lord

My Child,

I suffered evil, shame and wrong

Yet  I love all those who brought me pain.

I have not sinned, yet for a murderous throng

I gave my rights, and for their sins was slain.

My Child,,

My love was spurned by hateful men

And yet I gave, expecting no return.

They mocked and beat me, adding to their sin,

Yet I forgave – from my example learn. 

My Child,

My law, my first command I give:

Love me, your Lord, with all your strength and soul,

Then love your neighbor – when he’s wrong, forgive.

Forgive again: let love thus be your goal.

My Child,

Come follow me, my words obey.

One thing only – seek my will to do.

And give your love when wronged by men, for they

Will answer me, and I’ve forgiven you. 

                                         - Unknown