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Proverbs 25:22
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.
Proverbs 25:22 · Webster 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 unfaithful man in time of trouble [is like] a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
20 [As] he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, [and as] vinegar upon nitre; so [is] he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
21 If thy enemy shall hunger, give him bread to eat; and if he shall thirst, give him water to drink:
22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.
23 The north wind driveth away rain: so [doth] an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
24 [It is] better to dwell in a corner of the house-top, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
25 [As] cold waters to a thirsty soul, so [is] good news from a far country.
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