Proverbs 25:22

World English Bible (2000)

for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 16:12 : 12 It may be that Yahweh will look on the wrong done to me, and that Yahweh will repay me good for the cursing of me today."
  • Matt 10:13 : 13 If the household is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it isn't worthy, let your peace return to you.
  • 1 Cor 15:18 : 18 Then they also who are fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

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