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Proverbs 25:22
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Proverbs 25:22
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In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
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Proverbs 25:22 in Other Translations
KJV
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For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
ESV
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for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
NLT
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You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the LORD will reward you.
MSG
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Your generosity will surprise him with goodness, and God will look after you.
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for you will heap coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
Proverbs 25:22 In-Context
20
Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23
Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
24
Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
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Psalms 18:8
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2 Samuel 16:12
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2 Chronicles 28:15
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Matthew 5:44
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Romans 12:20
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