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

23 Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord , And a false scale is not good .

24 Man's steps are ordained by the Lord , How then can man understand his way ?

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:22-24

Commentary on Proverbs 20:22

(Read Proverbs 20:22)

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

Commentary on Proverbs 20:23

(Read Proverbs 20:23)

A bargain made by fraud will prove a losing bargain in the end.

Commentary on Proverbs 20:24

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How can we form plans, and conduct business, independently of the Lord?