Proverbs 25:21

Bible in Basic English 1965

If your hater is in need of food, give him bread; and if he is in need of drink, give him water:

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

But he said in answer, You are not to put them to death; have you any right to put to death those whom you have not taken prisoner with your sword and your bow? put bread and water before them, so that they may have food and drink and go to their master.

2 Chronicles 28:15

And those men who have been named went up and took the prisoners, clothing those among them who were uncovered, with things from the goods which had been taken in the war, and putting robes on them and shoes on their feet; and they gave them food and drink and oil for their bodies, and seating all the feeble among them on asses, they took them to Jericho, the town of palm-trees, to their people, and then went back to Samaria.

Job 24:23

He takes away his fear of danger and gives him support; and his eyes are on his ways.

Proverbs 24:17

Do not be glad at the fall of your hater, and let not your heart have joy at his downfall:

Proverbs 24:29

Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work.

Proverbs 25:20

Like one who takes off clothing in cold weather and like acid on a wound, is he who makes melody to a sad heart.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;

1 Samuel 24:20

And now I am certain that you will be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will be made strong under your authority.