Proverbs 25:22

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

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

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

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

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

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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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.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 2 Samuel 16:12

    It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.

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  • Matthew 10:13

    And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

    Read in context