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Proverbs 25:22

For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
Proverbs 25:22 · King James Version

In other versions

  • For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.

    ASV

  • For so you will put coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will give you your reward.

    BBE

  • for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee.

    DBY

  • For you will heap coals of fire on his head, And Yahweh will reward you.

    WEB

  • For coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.

    YLT

  • For you shall heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward you.

    ENG

  • For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.

    WBT

  • For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

    BSB

In context

20As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

22For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

23The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

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