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Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.
Proverbs 20:22 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 20:22 in other translations
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait for the LORD, and he will save you.
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In context
19 He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore do not keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
20 Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
21 An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won't be blessed in the end.
22 Do not say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.
23 The Lord detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.
24 A man's steps are from the Lord; how then can man understand his way?
25 It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.
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