罪つみの報むくい

expression

retribution for one's crime; punishment for one's crime

A set phrase meaning the natural consequence or punishment that comes from committing a crime or wrongdoing. Often used in moral or religious contexts.

• 彼かれは罪つみの報むくいを受うけることになった。

  He ended up receiving retribution for his crime.

• 罪つみの報むくいは必かならず来くると信しんじている。

  I believe that punishment for one's crime will surely come.