Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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Verse 22 is found in chapter 20 of Proverbs. These proverbs warn against assuming another person’s debts without discernment, obtaining bread through deception, and accepting rumors without verification. Prudence requires asking and examining before acting. False scales appear again as a symbol of fraud, confirming that economic justice is a constant concern in Proverbs. The passage trains the reader to distrust both easy profits and unverified information.
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Compare Proverbs 20:22 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Sprich nicht: Ich will Böses vergelten! Harre des HERRN, der wird dir helfen.
No digas, yo me vengaré; Espera a Jehová, y él te salvará.
Ne dis pas: Je rendrai le mal. Espère en l'Eternel, et il te délivrera.
Non dire: Io renderò il male; Aspetta il Signore, ed egli ti salverà
Não digas: Vingar-me-ei do mal; espera pelo SENHOR, e ele te livrará.
你不要說:「我要以惡報惡」; 要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。
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