Proverbs 20:22 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 20:22 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 20:22 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 20:22 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Proverbs 20:22 — World English Bible

Proverbs 20:22 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 20:22 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 20:22 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

Proverbs 20:22 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 20:22 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 20:22 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 20:22 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Say not thou, I wil recompense euill: but waite vpon the Lord, and he shall saue thee.”

Proverbs 20:22 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 20:22 in Context — Proverbs 20

20 El que maldice á su padre ó á su madre, su lámpara será apagada en oscuridad tenebrosa.

21 La herencia adquirida de priesa al principio, aun su postrimería no será bendita.

22 No digas, yo me vengaré; espera á Jehová, y él te salvará.

23 Abominación son á Jehová las pesas dobles; y el peso falso no es bueno.

24 De Jehová son los pasos del hombre: ¿cómo pues entenderá el hombre su camino?

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What Does Proverbs 20:22 Mean?

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