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

Other Translations of Proverbs 25:22

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

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

New King James Version

22 For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the Lord will reward you.

New Living Translation

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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:22

Commentary on Proverbs 25:21-22

(Read Proverbs 25:21-22)

The precept to love even our enemies is an Old Testament commandment. Our Saviour has shown his own great example in loving us when we were enemies.