Proverbs 20:22

Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

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WEBBE

Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait for the LORD, and he will save you.

BSB

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

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.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 22

Wait on the Lord, attend his pleasure, and he will protect thee.

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