Proverbs 25:22-24

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²²For thou shalt heap hot coals upon his head, and the Lord will reward thee.

²³The north wind driveth away rain, as doth a sad countenance a backbiting tongue.

²⁴It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman, and in a common house.

Proverbs 25:22-24

New International Version

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

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

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

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

New International Version (NIV)