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Proverbs 25:22
For thou shalt lay coles vpon his head, and the Lord shall recompense thee.
Proverbs 25:22 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 25:22 in other translations
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
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In context
19 Confidence in an vnfaythfull man in time of trouble, is like a broken tooth and a sliding foote.
20 Hee that taketh away the garment in the colde season, is like vineger powred vpon nitre, or like him that singeth songs to an heauy heart.
21 If hee that hateth thee be hungry, giue him bread to eate, and if he be thirstie, giue him water to drinke.
22 For thou shalt lay coles vpon his head, and the Lord shall recompense thee.
23 As the Northwinde driueth away the raine, so doeth an angry countenance the slandering tongue.
24 It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top, then with a contentious woman in a wide house.
25 As are the colde waters to a weary soule, so is good newes from a farre countery.
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