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Proverbs 20:22

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22Don’t take it on yourself to repay a wrong. Trust the Lord and he will make it right.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

Do not say, “I will repay evil”;

wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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

Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil!”

Wait on the Lord, and he will rescue you.

NLTNew Living Translation

Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”

Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Do not say “I will repay evil”;

wait for Yahweh and he will deliver you.

KJV 1900King James Version

Say not thou, I will recompense evil;

But wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.