Proverbs 20:22 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | אַל | h408 | |
| 1 | Say | תֹּאמַ֥ר | h559 |
| 2 | not thou I will recompense | אֲשַׁלְּמָה | h7999 |
| 3 | evil | רָ֑ע | h7451 |
| 4 | but wait on | קַוֵּ֥ה | h6960 |
| 5 | the LORD | לַֽ֝יהוָ֗ה | h3068 |
| 6 | and he shall save | וְיֹ֣שַֽׁע | h3467 |
| 7 | לָֽךְ׃ | h0 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.
World English Bible (WEB)
Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Do not say, `I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.