Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 25:22
“For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 25:22 Context
19Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. 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. 25As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
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Other Translations
For thou shalt heape coales of fire vpon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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 (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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.