Proverbs 20:22
What does Proverbs 20:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 20:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Do not say, `I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Say not: I will return evil: wait for the Lord, and he will deliver thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Lamentations 3:25
Jehovah is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
- Psalms 37:34
Wait for Jehovah, and keep his way, And he will exalt thee to inherit the land: When the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
- 2 Samuel 16:12
It may be that Jehovah will look on the wrong done unto me, and that Jehovah will requite me good for his cursing of me this day.
- Matthew 5:39
but I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
- Romans 12:17
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.
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