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Proverbs 25:22
For coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.
Proverbs 25:22 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 A bad tooth, and a tottering foot, Is the confidence of the treacherous in a day of adversity.
20 Whoso is taking away a garment in a cold day, Is as vinegar on nitre, And a singer of songs on a sad heart.
21 If he who is hating thee doth hunger, cause him to eat bread, And if he thirst, cause him to drink water.
22 For coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.
23 A north wind bringeth forth rain, And a secret tongue--indignant faces.
24 Better to sit on a corner of a roof, Than with a woman of contentions, and a house of company.
25 As cold waters for a weary soul, So is a good report from a far country.
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