Proverbs 20:22 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 20:22 MSG (The Message)

Don’t ever say, “I’ll get you for that!” Wait for GOD; he’ll settle the score.

Proverbs 20:22 KJV (King James Version)

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

Proverbs 20:22 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

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

Proverbs 20:22 NCV (New Century Version)

Don’t say, “I’ll pay you back for the wrong you did.” Wait for the LORD, and he will make things right.

Proverbs 20:22 ASV (American Standard Version)

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

Proverbs 20:22 NIV (New International Version)

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

Proverbs 20:22 NKJV (New King James Version)

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

Proverbs 20:22 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Do 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]

Proverbs 20:22 NLT (New Living Translation)

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

Proverbs 20:22 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Don’t ever say, “I’m going to get even with them if it’s the last thing I do!” Wrap God’s grace around your heart and he will be the one to vindicate you.

Proverbs 20:22 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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