Proverbs 25:21

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

And he said, “You shall not kill them. Did you capture with your sword and with your bow those whom you want to kill? Set bread and water before them, and let them eat and drink and then go to their master.”

2 Chronicles 28:15

Then the men who were designated by name rose and took the captives, and with the plunder they clothed all who were naked among them. They clothed them, gave them sandals, offered them food and drink, and anointed them, and carrying the weak on donkeys, they brought them to their kinsmen at Jericho, the city of palm trees. Then they returned to Samaria.

Job 24:23

He gives them security, and they rely on it; yet His eyes are on their ways.

Proverbs 24:17

Rejoice not when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be joyful when he stumbles,

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his deed.”

Proverbs 25:20

Like he who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on a wound, so is he who sings songs to a heavy heart.

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 spitefully use you and persecute you,

1 Samuel 24:20

Now, behold, I know that you will surely be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.