Proverbs 20:22
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.
*Say not thou, I will recompence euil: but wait on the LORD, and he shall saue thee.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceDeut.32.35. cha.17.13. and 24.29. rom.12.17. 1.thess. 5.15. 1.pet. 3.9.
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- Romans 12:17–19Rank 1 from verse 22
17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
17Recompence to no man euill for euill. Prouide things honest in the sight of all men.
18If it be possible, as much as lyeth in you, liue peaceably with all men.
19Dearely beloued, auenge not your selues, but rather giue place vnto wrath: for it is written, *Uengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15Rank 2 from verse 22
- Proverbs 24:29Rank 3 from verse 22
- Proverbs 17:13Rank 4 from verse 22
- 1 Peter 3:9Rank 5 from verse 22
9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
9Not rendring euill for euill, or railing for railing: but contrarywise blessing, knowing that yee are thereunto called, that ye should inherite a blessing.
- Deuteronomy 32:35Rank 6 from verse 22
35To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.
35To me belongeth *vengeance, and recompence, their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamitie is at hand, and the things that shal come vpon them, make haste.
- 1 Peter 2:23Rank 7 from verse 22
- Matthew 5:39Rank 8 from verse 22
- 1 Peter 4:19Rank 9 from verse 22
- 2 Samuel 16:12Rank 10 from verse 22
- Lamentations 3:25–26Rank 11 from verse 22
25The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
26It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.
25The LORD is good vnto them that waite for him, to the soule that seeketh him.
26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the saluation of the LORD.
- Psalms 27:14Rank 12 from verse 22
- Psalms 37:34Rank 13 from verse 22
- Isaiah 40:31Rank 14 from verse 22
31But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
31†But they that waite vpon the LORD, shall renew their strength: they shall mount vp with wings as Eagles, they shal runne and not be weary, and they shall walke, and not faint.
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Proverbs 20:22
Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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recompense
Sense 1: Compensation, reward, repayment, or amends given in return for something done, given, or suffered. Sense 2: To reward, repay, or requite.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To remain in expectation or readiness. Sense 2: To attend or serve. Sense 3: As a noun, an ambush or concealed watch.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through. Sense 2: Except or apart from.
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21An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
21An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning: but the ende thereof shall not be blessed.
22Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.
22*Say not thou, I will recompence euil: but wait on the LORD, and he shall saue thee.
Selected passage23Divers weights are an abomination unto the Lord; and a false balance is not good.
23††Diuers waights are an abomination vnto the LORD: and a false ballance is not good.