22For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.


In Context

19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

20 As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a 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 wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.

23 The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

Proverbs 25:22 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:22For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

25:22In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

25:22For thou shalt heap hot coals upon his head, and the Lord will reward thee.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:22for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

25:22For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:22For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:22for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

25:22For coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:22For you shall heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD shall reward you.