Proverbs 25:21

New Century Version

If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

Elisha answered, “Don’t kill them. You wouldn’t kill people whom you captured with your sword and bow. Give them food and water, and let them eat and drink and then go home to their master.”

2 Chronicles 28:15

The leaders who were named took the prisoners and gave those who were naked the clothes that the Israelite army had taken. They gave the prisoners clothes, sandals, food, drink, and medicine. They put the weak prisoners on donkeys and took them back to their families in Jericho, the city of palm trees. Then they returned home to Samaria.

Job 24:23

God may let these evil people feel safe, but he is watching their ways.

Proverbs 24:17

Don’t be happy when your enemy is defeated; don’t be glad when he is overwhelmed.

Proverbs 24:29

Don’t say, “I’ll get even; I’ll do to him what he did to me.”

Proverbs 25:20

Singing songs to someone who is sad is like taking away his coat on a cold day or pouring vinegar on soda.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.

1 Samuel 24:20

I know you will surely be king, and you will rule the kingdom of Israel.