22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals(A) on his head,
    and the Lord will reward you.(B)

23 Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
    is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.

24 Better to live on a corner of the roof
    than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.(C)

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22 This will be the same
as piling burning coals
    on their heads.
And the Lord
    will reward you.
23 As surely as rain blows in
    from the north,
anger is caused
    by cruel words.
24 It's better to stay outside
    on the roof of your house
than to live inside
    with a nagging wife.

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