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

23 An abomination to Jehovah 'are' a stone and a stone, And balances of deceit 'are' not good.

24 From Jehovah 'are' the steps of a man, And man—how understandeth he his way?

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

Commentary on Proverbs 20:22

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

Commentary on Proverbs 20:23

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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?