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Proverbs 25:22

Forgiving othersConflict and reconciliationJustice

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.

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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BSB
For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
KJV
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
WEB
for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
ASV
For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.
DARBY
for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee.
BLB
For [in so doing] you will be heaping burning coals upon his head, and YHWH will give recompense to you.
ÅB
For da sanker du gloende kull på hans hode, og Herren skal gjengjelde deg det.
OTB
Ved å gjøre dette, vil du samle glødende kull på hans hode, og Herren vil belønne deg.
B1930
For da sanker du gloende kull på hans hode, og Herren skal gjengjelde dig det.

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