22 Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.

Other Translations of Proverbs 20:22

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

22 Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.

The Message

22 Don't ever say, "I'll get you for that!" Wait for God; he'll settle the score.

New King James Version

22 Do not say, "I will recompense evil"; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

New Living Translation

22 Don't say, "I will get even for this wrong." Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:22

Commentary on Proverbs 20:22

(Read Proverbs 20:22)

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