Proverbs 25:22

22 Your generosity will surprise him with goodness, and God will look after 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 light songs to the heavyhearted is like pouring salt in their wounds.

21 If you see your enemy hungry, go buy him lunch; if he's thirsty, bring him a drink.

22 Your generosity will surprise him with goodness, and God will look after you.

23 A north wind brings stormy weather, and a gossipy tongue stormy looks.

24 Better to live alone in a tumbledown shack than share a mansion with a nagging spouse.