King James Bible
KJVSay not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 20:22
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 20:22 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Say not: I will return evil: wait for the Lord and he will deliver thee. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Say not thou, I will recompense evil: wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. | |
World English BibleWEB | Don't say, |I will pay back evil.| Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Do not say, 'I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Say not you, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you. |
American Standard Version
ASVSay not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBSay not: I will return evil: wait for the Lord and he will deliver thee.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTSay not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.
English Revised Version
ERVSay not thou, I will recompense evil: wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTSay not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
World English Bible
WEBDon't say, |I will pay back evil.| Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTDo not say, 'I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.
American King James Version
AKJVSay not you, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.
King James Bible
KJVSay not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
American Standard Version
ASVSay not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBSay not: I will return evil: wait for the Lord and he will deliver thee.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTSay not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.
English Revised Version
ERVSay not thou, I will recompense evil: wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTSay not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
World English Bible
WEBDon't say, |I will pay back evil.| Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTDo not say, 'I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.
American King James Version
AKJVSay not you, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.