Proverbs 25:22

KJV1611 – Modern English

For you will heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward you.

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  • 2 Sam 16:12 : 12 It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will repay me good for his cursing this day.
  • Matt 10:13 : 13 And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.
  • 1 Cor 15:18 : 18 Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

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