Proverbs 25:22
World English Bible (WEB)
for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
In context
20 As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
22 for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23 The north wind produces rain; so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 25:22 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
- KJV King James Version
- For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
- 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.