Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 20:22
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Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.
About Proverbs 20:22
Proverbs 20:22 from Proverbs speaks directly to What the Bible Says About Retaliation and What the Bible Says About Revenge, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the wisdom literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Romans 12:17
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
- Romans 12:19
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
- Matthew 5:39
“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
- 1 Peter 3:9
“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15
“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. ”
How to Apply Proverbs 20:22
Study Proverbs 20:22 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Proverbs. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of What the Bible Says About Retaliation. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.