Proverbs 25:22
What does Proverbs 25:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 25:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For so you will put coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will give you your reward.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For thou shalt heap hot coals upon his head, and the Lord will reward thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee.
Context
Cross references
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.
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