The function of law is to punish evil while that of morality is to reward good.

法律的作用是惩恶；道德的作用是扬善。

youdao

Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name.

不许以我的名义作恶，因为我——主，你们的上帝——将惩罚任何乱用我的名字的人。

youdao

But the lady burns with a desire to punish evil-doers.

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The main purpose of international laws of war is to punish the evil and protect the innocent.

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And the meanings he gives to his words show that he has no real intention of doing anything to thwart evil, any more than he had any concrete actions to propose to punish North Korea.

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