New International Version (NIV)
20On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”12:20 Prov. 25:21,22
Romans 12:20
Romans 12:20 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
20“But 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.”
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
20“But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Amplified Bible (AMP)
20“But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap 12:20 This may refer to an ancient Egyptian custom in which a penitent person carried a bowl of burning embers on his head to show his shame and guilt. By analogy, being kind to an enemy may lead him to shame and repentance.burning coals on his head.” [Prov 25:21, 22]
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
20On 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.”12:20 Proverbs 25:21–22 (see also LXX)
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
20Do just the opposite. Scripture says,
“If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat.
If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.
By doing those things, you will pile up burning coals on their heads.” (Proverbs 25:21,22)