Proverbs 25:22

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 16:12 : 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.
  • Matt 10:13 : 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 Cor 15:18 : 18 Then they also that are fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

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    10Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.

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  • Prov 17:13
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  • Ps 109:20
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    14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

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