Proverbs 25:22

22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Proverbs 25:22 in Other Translations

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

22 for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

22 You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the LORD will reward you.

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

22 for you will heap coals on his head, and the Lord will reward 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 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.

Cross References

• 1. S Psalms 18:8
• 2. 2 Samuel 16:12; S 2 Chronicles 28:15; Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:20*