Proverbs 20:22
22 Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.
Other Translations of Proverbs 20:22
King James Version
22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.
English Standard Version
22 Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.
The Message
22 Don't ever say, "I'll get you for that!" Wait for God; he'll settle the score.
New King James Version
22 Do not say, "I will recompense evil"; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.
New Living Translation
22 Don't say, "I will get even for this wrong." Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.
Matthew 5:39
39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.
Other Translations of Matthew 5:39
King James Version
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.
English Standard Version
39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
The Message
39 Is that going to get us anywhere? Here's what I propose: 'Don't hit back at all.' If someone strikes you, stand there and take it.
New King James Version
39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
New Living Translation
39 But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 5:39
Commentary on Matthew 5:38-42
(Read Matthew 5:38-42)
The plain instruction is, Suffer any injury that can be borne, for the sake of peace, committing your concerns to the Lord's keeping. And the sum of all is, that Christians must avoid disputing and striving. If any say, Flesh and blood cannot pass by such an affront, let them remember, that flesh and blood shall not inherit the kingdom of God; and those who act upon right principles will have most peace and comfort.
Matthew 5:40
40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.
Other Translations of Matthew 5:40
King James Version
40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.
English Standard Version
40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic,
The Message
40 If someone drags you into court and sues for the shirt off your back, giftwrap your best coat and make a present of it.
New King James Version
40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.
New Living Translation
40 If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 5:40
Commentary on Matthew 5:38-42
(Read Matthew 5:38-42)
The plain instruction is, Suffer any injury that can be borne, for the sake of peace, committing your concerns to the Lord's keeping. And the sum of all is, that Christians must avoid disputing and striving. If any say, Flesh and blood cannot pass by such an affront, let them remember, that flesh and blood shall not inherit the kingdom of God; and those who act upon right principles will have most peace and comfort.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:22
Commentary on Proverbs 20:22
(Read Proverbs 20:22)
Wait on the Lord, attend his pleasure, and he will protect thee.