Proverbs 20:22

Proverbs 20:22 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

22Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”

Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.

22Do not say, “I will repay evil”;

Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

22Do not say, “I will repay evil”;

Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

22Do not say, “I will repay evil”;

Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you. [Deut 32:35; 2 Sam 16:12; Rom 12:17-19; 1 Thess 5:15; 1 Pet 3:9]

22Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!”

Wait on the Lord, and He will save you.

22Don’t say, “I’ll get even with you for the wrong you did to me!”

Wait for the Lord, and he will make things right for you.