Proverbs 20:22

The Scriptures 1998

Do not say, “I repay evil.” Wait for יהוה, and He saves you.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, “Let me do to him as he did to me; I repay each according to his work.”

Proverbs 17:13

Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil does not leave his house.

1 Peter 3:9

not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, in order to inherit a blessing.

Deuteronomy 32:35

‘Vengeance is Mine, and repayment, At the time their foot slips; For near is the day of their calamity, And the matters prepared are hastening to them.’

1 Peter 2:23

who, being reviled, did not revile in return; suffering, did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;

Matthew 5:39

but I say to you, do not resist the wicked. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

1 Peter 4:19

So then, those who suffer according to the desire of Elohim should commit their lives to a trustworthy Creator, in doing good.

Psalm 27:14

Wait on יהוה, be strong, And let Him strengthen your heart! Wait, I say, on יהוה!

2 Samuel 16:12

“If so be, יהוה  does look on my affliction, and יהוה  shall return good to me for his cursing today.”

Isaiah 40:31

but those who wait on יהוה  renew their strength, they raise up the wing like eagles, they run and are not weary, they walk and do not faint.

Psalm 37:34

Wait on יהוה  and guard His way, And He shall exalt you to inherit the earth – When the wrongdoers are cut off, you shall see it.

Proverbs 20:21

An inheritance obtained with greed at the beginning Is not blessed at the end.

Leviticus 19:18

‘Do not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the children of your people. And you shall love your neighbour as yourself. I am יהוה.

1 Samuel 25:13

And Dawiḏ

Psalm 37:40

And יהוה  does help them and deliver them; He delivers them from the wrongdoers and saves them, Because they took refuge in Him.

Proverbs 19:11

A man’s discretion makes him patient, And his adorning is to pass over a transgression.