Proverbs
“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”
Proverbs 20:22
Proverbs 20:22 (KJV) speaks to vengefulness, waiting, and trust — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Psalms 130:5“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
Psalms 40:1“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.”
Psalms 33:20“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Habakkuk 2:3“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.”
Exodus 14:13
Common questions
What does Proverbs 20:22 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 20:22 reads: "Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee." The verse speaks to vengefulness, waiting, and trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 20 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 20:22 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee." is Proverbs 20:22 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 20.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 20:22?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 20:22 include Psalms 130:5, Psalms 40:1, and Psalms 62:5. Reading them alongside Proverbs 20:22 deepens the theme of vengefulness.
How can I pray with Proverbs 20:22?
Read Proverbs 20:22 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.