Verse Comparison: Proverbs 20:22
American Standard Version
Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.
Amplified® Bible
Do not say, I will repay evil; wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue you.
Contemporary English Version
Don't try to get even. Trust the LORD, and he will help you.
Darby English Version
Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.
Good News Bible
Don't take it on yourself to repay a wrong. Trust the LORD and he will make it right.
King James Version
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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 deliver you.
New King James Version
Do not say, “I will recompense evil”;
Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Do not say, "I will repay evil"; Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.
Revised Standard Version
Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the LORD, and he will help you.
Young's Literal Translation
Do not say, `I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.
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