Proverbs 20:22
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”Proverbs 20:22
What Does Proverbs 20:22 Mean?
Proverbs 20:22 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verse 22 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Patience.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 20:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 12:17“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”1 Thessalonians 5:15“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”Proverbs 24:29“Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.”Proverbs 17:13“Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.”1 Peter 3:9“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”Deuteronomy 32:35“To 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.”1 Peter 2:23“Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:”Matthew 5:39“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”1 Peter 4:19“Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.”2 Samuel 16:12“It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.”Psalms 27:14“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”Psalms 37:34“Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.”Lamentations 3:25“The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.”Isaiah 40:31“But 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.”Romans 12:19“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”Psalms 37:7“Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.”1 Corinthians 6:7“Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?”Leviticus 19:18“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”Zephaniah 3:8“Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.”1 Samuel 13:9“And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering.”
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