Proverbs 25:22
King James Version (KJV)
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
In context
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:
22 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.
Proverbs 25:22 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
- WEB World English Bible
- for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.
- DBY Darby Translation
- for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.