World English Bible

Proverbs 20:22

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

Verse in context — Proverbs 20

Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won't be blessed in the end.

Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

Yahweh detests differing weights, and dishonest scales are not pleasing.

A man's steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way?

Wisdom sayings for godly living and practical life.