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Proverbs 25:22 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Proverbs 25:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 25 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.”
Proverbs 25:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 25:22
If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if thirsty, give him drink. For you'll heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you. The Hebrew 'oyeb' (enemy/hater) and 'gachelet esh' (coals of fire) create striking image. Respond to enemies with kindness, not retaliation. The 'coals of fire' likely means producing shame/conviction in enemy's conscience, potentially leading to repentance. God rewards this counterintuitive generosity. Romans 12:20-21 quotes this, adding: 'Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.'
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Cross-References for Proverbs 25:22
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“and that Yahweh will requite me good for [his] cursing of me this day.”
“let your peace come on it”