Proverbs 20:22
“Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.”
— Proverbs 20:22
About this verse
Proverbs 20:22 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is court. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include trust, justice, patience. Notable phrases: don't pay back evil; wait for Yahweh. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
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Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
resting
Type
proverb
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