Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate 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.
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.
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 gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end. 22 Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you. 23 The Lord abhors differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 24:29
Do not say, "I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will pay him back according to what he has done."
1 Peter 3:9
Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.
Psalm 27:14
Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
Deuteronomy 32:35
I will get revenge and pay them back at the time their foot slips; for the day of their disaster is near, and the impending judgment is rushing upon them!"
2 Samuel 16:12
Perhaps the Lord will notice my affliction and this day grant me good in place of his curse."
Proverbs 17:13
As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.
Psalm 37:34
Rely on the Lord! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait for the Lord's help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles' wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.
Lamentations 3:25-26
(Tet) The Lord is good to those who trust in him, to the one who seeks him.
Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
Romans 12:17-19
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.
1 Peter 2:23
When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.
1 Peter 4:19
So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good.