Proverbs 25:22

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

Proverbs 25:22 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 25:22

For thou shall heap coals of fire upon his head
Not to increase his punishment and damnation, the more aggravated by kindness shown him; but to bring him by such means to a sense of former injuries, and to shame for them, repentance of them, and love of the person injured, and carefulness for the future of doing him any further wrong; and the Lord shall reward thee:
with good things, for all the good done to thine enemy, whether it has the desired effect on him or not; or whether he rewards thee or not; see ( Romans 12:20 Romans 12:21 ) .

Proverbs 25:22 In-Context

20 Like one who takes off clothing in cold weather and like acid on a wound, is he who makes melody to a sad heart.

21 If your hater is in need of food, give him bread; and if he is in need of drink, give him water:

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

23 As the north wind gives birth to rain, so is an angry face caused by a tongue saying evil secretly.

24 It is better to be living in an angle of the house-top, than with a bitter-tongued woman in a wide house.