Proverbs 20:20-22

New International Reader's Version

²⁰If anyone asks for bad things to happen to their father or mother,
that person’s lamp will be blown out in total darkness.

²¹Property that you claim too soon
will not be blessed in the end.

²²Don’t say, “I’ll get even with you for the wrong you did to me!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will make things right for you.

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)

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

New International Version (NIV)