Proverbs 25:20-22
New American Standard Bible 1995
20 Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on [a]soda,
Is he who sings songs to [b]a troubled heart.
21 (A)If [c]your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
22 For you will [d]heap burning coals on his head,
And (B)the Lord will reward you.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:20 I.e. natron
- Proverbs 25:20 Lit an evil
- Proverbs 25:21 Lit one who hates you
- Proverbs 25:22 Lit snatch up
Proverbs 25:20-22
Complete Jewish Bible
20 Like removing clothes on a chilly day or like vinegar on soda
is someone who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 If someone who hates you is hungry, give him food to eat;
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 For you will heap fiery coals [of shame] on his head,
and Adonai will reward you.
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