Verse Comparison: Proverbs 25:22
American Standard Version
For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.
Amplified® Bible
For in doing so, you will heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord will reward you.
Contemporary English Version
This will be the same as piling burning coals on their heads. And the LORD will reward you.
Darby English Version
for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee.
Good News Bible
You will make them burn with shame, and the LORD will reward you.
King James Version
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
New American Standard Bible
For you will heap burning coals on his head, And the LORD will reward you.
New International Version
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head,
and the LORD will reward you.
New King James Version
For so you will heap coals of fire on his head,
And the LORD will reward you.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For you will heap burning coals on his head, And the LORD will reward you.
Revised Standard Version
for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
Young's Literal Translation
For coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.