Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver 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,
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.
Amplified
Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you.
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
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Shalam
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 20:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
Foolproof Instructions
21 An inheritance quickly obtained at the beginning will not be blessed at the end. 22 Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you. 23 The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not good.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 24:29
Don't say, "I'll do to him like he did to me, I'll be sure to pay him back for what he did."
1 Peter 3:9
Do not pay others back evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, keep blessing them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.
Psalm 27:14
Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD! Davidic
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.
Deuteronomy 32:35
To me belong vengeance and recompense. In due time their feet will slip, because their time of calamity is near and the things prepared for them draw near.
2 Samuel 16:12
Perhaps the LORD will take note of my troubles and return good to me instead of curses today!"
Proverbs 17:13
The person who repays good with evil will never see evil leave his home.
Psalm 37:34
Wait on the LORD, Keep faithful to his way, and he will exalt you to possess the land. You will see the wicked cut off.
Isaiah 40:31
but those who keep waiting for the LORD will renew their strength. Then they'll soar on wings like eagles; they'll run and not grow weary; they'll walk and not grow tired."
Lamentations 3:25-26
The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the person who searches for him.
Matthew 5:39
But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
Romans 12:17-19
Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.
1 Peter 2:23
When he was insulted, he did not retaliate. When he suffered, he did not threaten. It was his habit to commit the matter to the one who judges fairly.
1 Peter 4:19
So then, those who suffer according to God's will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do what is good.