Proverbs 20:20-22

Holman Christian Standard Bible

²⁰Whoever curses his father or mother^(A)—
his lamp will go out in deep darkness.^(B)

²¹An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.^(C)

²²Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil!”^(D)
Wait on the Lord,^(E) and He will rescue you.^(F)

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)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)