In choosing the words recorded in this verse, Paul doubtless had in mind what we read at Proverbs 25: 21, 22: “If the one hating you is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. For coals are what you are raking together upon his head, and Jehovah himself will reward you. ”
Selle salmi sõnu valides olid Paulusel kindlasti meeles Õpetussõnad 25: 21, 22: „Kui su vihamehel on nälg, anna temale leiba süüa, ja kui tal on janu, anna temale vett juua, sest nõnda sa kogud tuliseid süsi tema pea peale ja Jehoova tasub sinule selle eest! ”