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Proverbs 25:20-22
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20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.

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Proverbs 25:20-22
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20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
    or like vinegar poured on a wound,
    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 In doing this, you will heap burning coals(A) on his head,
    and the Lord will reward you.(B)

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Proverbs 25:20-22
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20 Whoever (A)sings songs to a heavy heart
    is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day,
    and like vinegar on soda.
21 (B)If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat,
    and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
22 for you will heap (C)burning coals on his head,
    and the Lord will reward you.

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Proverbs 25:20-22
Christian Standard Bible

20 Singing songs to a troubled heart
is like taking off clothing on a cold day
or like pouring vinegar on soda.[a](A)

21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat,
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,(B)
22 for you will heap burning coals on his head,
and the Lord will reward you.(C)

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  1. 25:20 Lit natron, or sodium carbonate
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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.

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  1. Proverbs 25:20 I.e. natron
  2. Proverbs 25:20 Lit an evil
  3. Proverbs 25:21 Lit one who hates you
  4. Proverbs 25:22 Lit snatch up
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