"For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee." — Proverbs 25:22

Proverbs 25:22 · KJV

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

— Proverbs 25:22

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

The north wind driveth away rain: so {doth} an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. {driveth...: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance}

Proverbs 25 — Context

{As} he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, {and as} vinegar upon nitre, so {is} he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

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

The north wind driveth away rain: so {doth} an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. {driveth...: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance}

{It is} better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:12

It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day. {affliction: or, tears: Heb. eye}

Matthew 10:13

And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

1 Corinthians 15:18

Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.