Proverbs 25:21

God's Word

If your enemy is hungry, give him some food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him some water to drink.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

Elisha answered, “Don’t kill them. Do you kill everyone you take captive in combat? Give them food and water. Let them eat and drink. Then let them go back to their master.”

2 Chronicles 28:15

Then the men who were mentioned by name took charge of the prisoners and gave clothes from the loot to all the prisoners who were naked. They provided clothes for them, gave them sandals, gave them something to eat and drink, and let them bathe. They put everyone who was exhausted on donkeys and brought them to Jericho (the City of Palms) near their own people. Then they returned to Samaria.

Job 24:23

⌞God⌟ may let them feel confident and self-reliant, but his eyes are on their ways.

Proverbs 24:17

Do not be happy when your enemy falls, and do not feel glad when he stumbles.

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, “I’ll treat him as he treated me. I’ll pay him back for what he has done to me.”

Proverbs 25:20

⌞Like⌟ taking off a coat on a cold day or pouring vinegar on baking soda, so is singing songs to one who has an evil heart.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you this: Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.

1 Samuel 24:20

Now I know that you certainly will rule as king, and under your guidance the kingdom of Israel will prosper.