Proverbs 25:22

22 By doing this, you will heap burning coals on their heads, and the LORD will reward you.

Proverbs 25:22 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 25:22

For thou shall heap coals of fire upon his head
Not to increase his punishment and damnation, the more aggravated by kindness shown him; but to bring him by such means to a sense of former injuries, and to shame for them, repentance of them, and love of the person injured, and carefulness for the future of doing him any further wrong; and the Lord shall reward thee:
with good things, for all the good done to thine enemy, whether it has the desired effect on him or not; or whether he rewards thee or not; see ( Romans 12:20 Romans 12:21 ) .

Proverbs 25:22 In-Context

20 Singing a song to a troubled heart is like taking off a garment on a cold day or putting vinegar on a wound.

21 If your enemies are starving, feed them some bread; if they are thirsty, give them water to drink.

22 By doing this, you will heap burning coals on their heads, and the LORD will reward you.

23 The north wind stirs up rain, and a person who plots quietly provokes angry faces.

24 Better to live on the edge of a roof than to share a house with a contentious woman.