Proverbs 25:22
“For thou shalt heape coales of fire vpon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.”
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Proverbs 25:22 Context
20As hee that taketh away a garment in cold weather; and as vineger vpon nitre; so is he that singeth songs to an heauy heart. 21If thine enemie be hungry, giue him bread to eate: and if hee be thirstie, giue him water to drinke. 22For thou shalt heape coales of fire vpon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee. 23The North winde driueth away raine: so doeth an angrie countenance a backbiting tongue. 24It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top, then with a brawling woman, and in a wide house.
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For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
- King James Version
For you will heap burning coals on his head, And the LORD will reward you.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For so you will put coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will give you your reward.
- Basic English Bible
for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee.
- Darby Bible
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.
- Webster's Bible
for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.
- World English Bible
For coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
For you will heap burning coals on his head, And the LORD will reward you.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For so you will put coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will give you your reward.
- Basic English Bible
for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee.
- Darby Bible
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.
- Webster's Bible
for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.
- World English Bible
For coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 25:22
25:22 For - In so doing, which words are expressed #Rom 12:20|, where this text is quoted. Thou shalt melt him into repentance, and love.