Romans 12:20

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

BSB

On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

WEB

Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

YLT

I will recompense again, saith the Lord;’ if, then, thine enemy doth hunger, feed him; if he doth thirst, give him drink; for this doing, coals of fire thou shalt heap upon his head;

F.O.G Original

“BUT RATHER IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED THEM AND IF THIRSTY, GIVE THEM A DRINK, FOR DOING THIS, YOU WILL HEAP UP BURNING COALS UPON THEIR HEAD.”

F.O.G

“BUT RATHER IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED THEM AND IF THIRSTY, GIVE THEM A DRINK, FOR DOING THIS, YOU WILL HEAP UP BURNING COALS UPON THEIR HEAD.”

F.O.G MSG

²⁰Instead, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he’s thirsty, give him something to drink. By doing this, you will heap burning coals on his headʰ.

Footnotes:

²⁰ʰ Heap burning coals on his head: This Old Testament imagery from Proverbs 25:21-22 likely refers to producing shame that leads to repentance, or showing such kindness that it burns with conviction.