Proverbs 20:22

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:22

BSB

Do not say, "I will avenge this evil!" Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

AKJV

Say not you, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.

CPDV

Do not say, "I will repay evil." Wait for the Lord, and he will free you.

ERV

Say not thou, I will recompense evil: wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

NHEB

Do not say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for the LORD, and he will save you.

SMT

Thou shalt not say, I will requite evil; wait for Jehovah, he will save to thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 20:22

SayH559VerbnotthouIwillrecompenseH7999Verb evilH7451butwaitonH6960VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NameandheshallsaveH3467Verbthee

Commentary for Proverbs 20:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 20:22

Summary

Trust God's justice rather than pursuing revenge.

Event

Counsel against personal retaliation

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC