Proverbs 20:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 20:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 20:22 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 20:22 — KJV
“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”
— Proverbs 20:22 (KJV)
Proverbs 20:22 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 20:22
“And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him in the ward of his lord's house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day? look...: Heb. are your faces evil?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:22: say, evil, lord
“Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. thought: Heb. word wicked: Heb. Belial”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:22: say, evil, lord
“And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:22: say, lord, save
“Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:22: say, lord, save
“Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:22: say, lord, save
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