Proverbs 25:22

Proverbs chapter 25 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.

v.21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

v.22This passage

v.23The north wind bringeth forth rain; So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

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.
2 Samuel 16:12
It may be that Jehovah will look on the wrong done unto me, and that Jehovah will requite me good for his cursing of me this day.