"These words were but a reiteration of the teaching of the Old Testament. It is true that the rule, “Eye for eye, tooth for tooth” ( Leviticus 24:20 ), was a provision in the laws given through Moses; but it was a civil statute. None were justified in avenging themselves, for they had the words of the Lord: “Say not thou, I will recompense evil.” “Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me.” “Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth.” “If he that hateth thee be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink.” Proverbs 20:22 ; 24:29, 17 ; Proverbs 25:21, 22 , R.V., margin. MB 70.2"
"Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again."
Ellen White directly references Leviticus 24:20 in this passage.
"Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee."
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 20:22 in this passage.