Parallel Verses
Amplified
Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Holman Bible
Wait on the Lord,
International Standard Version
Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.
A Conservative Version
Say thou not, I will recompense evil. Wait for LORD, and he will save thee.
American Standard Version
Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.
Bible in Basic English
Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour.
Darby Translation
Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.
Julia Smith Translation
Thou shalt not say, I will requite evil; wait for Jehovah, he will save to thee.
King James 2000
Say not, I will repay evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Do not say "I will repay evil"; wait for Yahweh and he will deliver you.
Modern King James verseion
Do not say, I will repay evil; wait on Jehovah, and He will save you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Say not thou, "I will recompense evil"; but put thy trust in the LORD, and he shall defend thee.
NET Bible
Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.
New Heart English Bible
Do not say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for the LORD, and he will save you.
The Emphasized Bible
Do not say, I will requite wrong! Wait thou for Yahweh that he may save thee.
Webster
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
World English Bible
Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.
Youngs Literal Translation
Do not say, 'I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.
Themes
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting upon
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Trust in God
Strife » Saints should » Submit to wrong rather than engage in
Waiting » The reward for waiting on the lord
Topics
Interlinear
Shalam
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 20:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
Foolproof Instructions
21
An inheritance hastily gained [by greedy, unjust means] at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.
Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you.
Differing weights are detestable and offensive to the Lord,
And fraudulent scales are not good.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 24:29
Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me;
I will pay the man back for his deed.”
1 Peter 3:9
and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].
Psalm 27:14
Wait for and confidently expect the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.
Deuteronomy 32:35
‘Vengeance is Mine, and retribution,
In due time their foot will slip;
For the day of their disaster is at hand,
And their doom hurries to meet them.’
2 Samuel 16:12
Perhaps the Lord will look on the wrong done to me [by Shimei, if he is acting on his own]; and [in that case perhaps] the Lord will this day return good to me in place of his cursing.”
Proverbs 17:13
Whoever returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
Psalm 37:34
Wait for and expect the Lord and keep His way,
And He will exalt you to inherit the land;
[In the end] when the wicked are cut off, you will see it.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him]
Will gain new strength and renew their power;
They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun];
They will run and not become weary,
They will walk and not grow tired.
Lamentations 3:25-26
The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him,
To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].
Matthew 5:39
Romans 12:17-19
Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone.
1 Peter 2:23
While being reviled and insulted, He did not revile or insult in return; while suffering, He made no threats [of vengeance], but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges fairly.
1 Peter 4:19
Therefore, those who are ill-treated and suffer in accordance with the will of God must [continue to] do right and commit their souls [for safe-keeping] to the faithful Creator.