Proverbs 25:22

Bible in Basic English (1941)

For so you will put coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will give you your reward.

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 16:12 : 12 It may be that the Lord will take note of my wrongs, and give me back good in answer to his cursing of me today.
  • Matt 10:13 : 13 And if the house is good enough, let your peace come on it: but if not, let your peace come back to you.
  • 1 Cor 15:18 : 18 And, in addition, the dead in Christ have gone to destruction.

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  • Prov 24:29
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  • Prov 20:22
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  • Prov 17:13
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