Were we to try to avenge ourselves, we would be acting presumptuously, taking it upon ourselves to do what Jehovah has reserved as his prerogative.
אם ננסה להתנקם, תהא זו עזות מצח מצידנו, שהרי בזאת נעשה דבר שהוא בגדר זכות השמורה ליהוה.