Proverbs 20:20-22

Expanded Bible

²⁰Those who curse their father or mother
will be like a light going out in darkness [Job 18:6; 21:17].

²¹Wealth inherited quickly in the beginning
will ·do you no good [not bless you] in the end.

²²Don’t say, “I’ll pay you back for the wrong you did.”
Wait for the Lord, and he will ·make things right [save you; Rom. 12:17–20].

Proverbs 20:20-22

New International Version

²⁰If someone curses their father or mother,^(A)
their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.^(B)

²¹An inheritance claimed too soon
will not be blessed at the end.

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

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