King James Bible
KJVFor thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 25:22
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 25:22 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For thou shalt heap hot coals upon his head, and the Lord will reward thee. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee. | |
World English BibleWEB | for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | For coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For you shall heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD shall reward you. |
American Standard Version
ASVFor thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFor thou shalt heap hot coals upon his head, and the Lord will reward thee.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTfor thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee.
English Revised Version
ERVFor thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.
World English Bible
WEBfor you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFor coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.
American King James Version
AKJVFor you shall heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD shall reward you.
King James Bible
KJVFor thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
American Standard Version
ASVFor thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFor thou shalt heap hot coals upon his head, and the Lord will reward thee.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTfor thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward thee.
English Revised Version
ERVFor thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.
World English Bible
WEBfor you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFor coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.
American King James Version
AKJVFor you shall heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD shall reward you.