Proverbs 25:21

A Conservative Version

If thine enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

Cross References

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Proverbs 24:17

Rejoice not when thine enemy falls, and let not thy heart be glad when he is overthrown,

2 Chronicles 28:15

And the men who have been mentioned by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all who were naked among them, and dressed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carrie

2 Kings 6:22

And he answered, Thou shall not smite them. Would thou smite those whom thou have taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? Set bread and water before them that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

Proverbs 25:20

As he who takes off a garment in cold weather, [and] vinegar upon soda, so [is] he who sings songs to a heavy heart.

1 Samuel 24:20

And now, behold, I know that thou shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thy hand.

Job 24:23

[God] gives them to be in security, and they rest in it. And his eyes are upon their ways.

Proverbs 24:29

Say not, I will do so to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.