Proverbs 20:22
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Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 20:22
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Do not say, "I will repay evil; Wait for the LORD, and He will save you."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour.
- Basic English Bible
Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.
- Darby Bible
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
- Webster's Bible
Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.
- World English Bible
Do not say, `I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Say not thou: 'I will requite evil'; wait for the LORD, and He will save thee.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
darlene's comment on 2012-10-22 10:06:30:
No matter what people say or do to you we have to pray and give it to God because his word says that he shall repay them, no weapon formed against us shall prosper as long as we believe God’s word and promises. Well have a good day. Be honest with yourself. God bless you all.
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