Proverbs 20:22 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Do not say, "I'll get even with you!" Wait for the LORD, and he will save you.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.

BBE:

Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

Say not thou: 'I will requite evil'; wait for the LORD, and He will save thee.

WBS:

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

WEB:

Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

YLT:

Do not say, 'I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.

Proverbs 20:22 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.

Proverbs 24:29 Do not say, "Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."

Matthew 5:39 "But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

Romans 12:17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.

Romans 12:19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.

1 Peter 3:9 not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

20:7. A good man is not liable to uneasiness in contriving what he shall do, or in reflecting on what he has done, as those who walk in deceit. And his family fare better for his sake. 8. If great men are good men, they may do much good, and prevent very much evil. 9. Some can say, Through grace, we are cleaner than we have been; but it was the work of the Holy Spirit. 10. See the various deceits men use, of which the love of money is the root. The Lord will not bless what is thus gotten. 11. Parents should observe their children, that they may manage them accordingly. 12. All our powers and faculties are from God, and are to be employed for him. 13. Those that indulge themselves, may expect to want necessaries, which should have been gotten by honest labour. 14. Men use arts to get a good bargain, and to buy cheap; whereas a man ought to be ashamed of a fraud and a lie. 15. He that prefers true knowledge to riches, follows the ways of religion and happiness. If we really believed this truth, the word of God would be valued as it deserves, and the world would lose its tempting influence. 16. Those ruin themselves who entangle themselves in rash suretiship. Also those who are in league with abandoned women. Place no confidence in either. 17. Wealth gotten by fraud may be sweet, for the carnal mind takes pleasure in the success of wicked devices; but it will be bitter in the reflection. 18. Especially we need advice in spiritual warfare. The word and Spirit of God are the best counsellors in every point. 19. Those dearly buy their own praise, who put confidence in a man because he speaks fairly. 20. An undutiful child will become very miserable. Never let him expect any peace or comfort. 21. An estate suddenly raised, is often as suddenly ruined. 22. Wait on the Lord, attend his pleasure, and he will protect thee.

CONC:

Deliver Delivereth Evil Pay Punishment Recompense Repay Requite Save Saviour Wait Waiting Wrong

Deliver Delivereth Evil Help I'll Pay Punishment Recompense Repay Requite Save Saviour Wait Waiting Wrong

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