Proverbs 25:22

22 For coals of fire you will heap upon his head, and Yahweh 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 [Like] one who removes a garment on a cold day, [or like] vinegar on natron, [is] he who sings songs to a heavy heart.

21 If your enemy [is] hungry, feed him bread, and if thirsty, let him drink water.

22 For coals of fire you will heap upon his head, and Yahweh will reward you.

23 The wind of the north produces rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry faces.

24 Better to live upon the corner of a roof than [with] a woman of contention and [in a] shared house.