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Proverbs 25:22

Proverbs 25:22 is verse 22 of Proverbs chapter 25, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

LXX; Hebrew For you will heap burning coals on his head; cited in Romans 12:20

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

for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.

Proverbs 25:20–24 · Berean Standard Bible

20 Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or 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, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

22 For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

23 As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

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1 Corinthians 15:18
Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.