Proverbs 6:34
International Standard Version
34 because jealousy incites[a] a strong man’s rage,
and he will show no mercy when it’s time for revenge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 6:34 The Heb. lacks incites
Proverbs 6:34
Lexham English Bible
34 For jealousy is the fury of a husband,
and he will not show restraint on the day of revenge.
Proverbs 20:22
International Standard Version
22 Don’t say “I’ll avenge that wrong!”
Wait on the Lord and he will deliver you.
Proverbs 20:22
Lexham English Bible
22 Do not say “I will repay evil”;
wait for Yahweh and he will deliver you.
Proverbs 24:28-29
International Standard Version
28 Don’t testify against your neighbor without a cause,
and don’t lie when you speak.[a]
29 Don’t say, “I’ll do to him like he did to me,
I’ll be sure to pay him back for what he did.”
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:28 Lit. don’t deceive with your lips
Proverbs 24:28-29
Lexham English Bible
28 Do not be a witness without cause against your neighbor
nor deceive with your lips.
29 Do not say, “Just as he has done to me, so shall I do to him;
I will pay back the man according to his deed.”
Proverbs 25:21-22
International Standard Version
21 If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat;
and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.
22 For you’ll be piling burning coals of shame[a] on his head
and the Lord will reward you.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:22 The Heb. lacks of shame
Proverbs 25:21-22
Lexham English Bible
21 If your enemy is hungry, feed him bread,
and if thirsty, let him drink water.
22 For coals of fire you will heap upon his head,
and Yahweh will reward you.
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