Proverbs 20:22
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22 Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.”
Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.
Proverbs 20:22
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22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
wait for the Lord, and he will help you.(A)
Proverbs 20:28
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28 Love and faithfulness keep the king safe.
His throne is sustained by love.
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Footnotes
- 20.28 Gk: Heb loyalty
Proverbs 22:3
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3 A prudent man sees danger and hides himself;
but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:3
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3 The clever see danger and hide,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:10
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10 Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out;
yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
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10 Drive out a scoffer, and strife goes out;
quarreling and abuse will cease.(A)
Proverbs 27:12
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12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge;
but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
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12 The clever see danger and hide,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.(A)
Proverbs 28:16
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16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
Proverbs 28:16
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16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.
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