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22 Do not say, “I will repay evil!”
    Wait for the Lord, who will help you.[a](A)

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  1. 20:22 Appointing oneself an agent of divine retribution is dangerous. Better to wait for God to effect justice. Cf. 24:17–18.

22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”(A)
    Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.(B)

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22 (A)Do not say, “I will [a]recompense evil”;
(B)Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

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  1. Proverbs 20:22 repay