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Proverbs 20:22

King James Version

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

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American Standard Version

Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.

Christian Standard Bible

Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil! ” Wait on the LORD, and he will rescue you.

English Standard Version

Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.

New American Standard Bible

Do not say, “I will repay evil”; Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.

New International Version

Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you.

New King James Version

Do not say, “I will recompense evil”; Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.

New Living Translation

Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the LORD to handle the matter.

World English Bible

Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.