Proverbs 25:22

22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.

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 [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.