Proverbs 25:22

Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 16:12 : 12 It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing 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 which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.

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