Proverbs 20:22
King James Version (KJV)
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.
World English Bible (WEB)
Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.
Proverbs 20:22 Cross References
To me belongeth vengeance and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
