Proverbs 25:22

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 25:22

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Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 25

²⁰ Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

²¹ If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

²² For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

²³ As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

²⁴ Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

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