In the Sermon on the Mount, what did Jesus say to do for those who persecute you?

Answer: Pray for them

Jesus said, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you," so that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,”— Matthew 5:43-44 (BSB)