Proverbs 20:22

Conservative English Version

Don't try to get even. Trust the LORD, and he will help you.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:12

But if the LORD hears these curses and sees the trouble I'm in, maybe he will have pity on me instead.

Psalm 27:14

Trust the LORD! Be brave and strong and trust the LORD.

Psalm 37:34

Trust the LORD and follow him. He will give you the land, and you will see the wicked destroyed.

Psalm 37:40

The LORD helps them and saves them from the wicked because they run to him.

Proverbs 17:13

You will always have trouble if you are mean to those who are good to you.

Proverbs 19:11

It's wise to be patient and show what you are like by forgiving others.

Proverbs 20:21

Getting rich quick may turn out to be a curse.

Proverbs 24:29

or say to someone, "I'll get even with you!"

Isaiah 40:31

But those who trust the LORD will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired.

Leviticus 19:18

Stop being angry and don't try to take revenge. I am the LORD, and I command you to love others as much as you love yourself.

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you not to try to get even with a person who has done something to you. When someone slaps your right cheek, turn and let that person slap your other cheek.

Deuteronomy 32:35

Soon our enemies will get what they deserve -- suddenly they will slip, and total disaster will quickly follow.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Don't be hateful to people, just because they are hateful to you. Rather, be good to each other and to everyone else.

1 Peter 2:23

Although he was abused, he never tried to get even. And when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he had faith in God, who judges fairly.

1 Peter 3:9

Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. The Scriptures say,

1 Peter 4:19

If you suffer for obeying God, you must have complete faith in your faithful Creator and keep on doing right.

1 Samuel 25:13

"Everybody get your swords!" David ordered. They all strapped on their swords. Two hundred men stayed behind to guard the camp, but the other four hundred followed David.