💡WEB · Proverbs 25:22

What does Proverbs 25:22 mean?

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

— Proverbs 25:22 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

19

Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.

20

As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

21

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:

22

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

23

The north wind produces rain; so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.

24

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.

25

Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

A full explanation for this verse is coming soon. In the meantime, you can ask our AI about Proverbs 25:22 directly — it will give you a detailed answer grounded in the actual text.

Compare translations

Go deeper with ScriptureCompanion AI

Ask questions about any verse, follow reading plans, write personal prayers, and track your daily habit — all grounded in verified scripture text.