Proverbs 20:22

New English Translation

Do not say, “I will pay back evil!” Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:12

Perhaps the Lord will notice my affliction and this day grant me good in place of his curse.”

Psalm 27:14

Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!

Psalm 37:34

Rely on the Lord! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

Psalm 37:40

The Lord helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from evil men and delivers them, for they seek his protection.

Proverbs 17:13

As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.

Proverbs 19:11

A person’s wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 20:21

An inheritance gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, “I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will pay him back according to what he has done.”

Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.

Leviticus 19:18

You must not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the children of your people, but you must love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.

Deuteronomy 32:35

I will get revenge and pay them back at the time their foot slips; for the day of their disaster is near, and the impending judgment is rushing upon them!”

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

1 Peter 2:23

When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 4:19

So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good.

1 Samuel 25:13

Then David instructed his men, “Each of you strap on your sword!” So each one strapped on his sword, and David also strapped on his sword. About four hundred men followed David up, while two hundred stayed behind with the equipment.