Proverbs 25:21

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

“Don’t kill them,” he answered. “Would you kill people you have captured with your own sword or bow? Put some food and water in front of them. Then they can eat and drink. They can go back to their master.”

2 Chronicles 28:15

Azariah, Berekiah, Jehizkiah and Amasa received the prisoners. From the goods that had been taken, they gave clothes to everyone who was naked. They gave them clothes, sandals, food, drink and healing lotion. They put all the weak people on donkeys. They took them back to their relatives at Jericho. Then they returned to Samaria. Jericho was also known as the City of Palm Trees.

Job 24:23

God might let them rest and feel secure. But his eyes see how they live.

Proverbs 24:17

Don’t be happy when your enemy falls. When he trips, don’t let your heart be glad.

Proverbs 24:29

Don’t say, “I’ll do to them what they have done to me. I’ll get even with them for what they did.”

Proverbs 25:20

You may sing songs to a troubled heart. But that’s like taking a coat away on a cold day. It’s like pouring vinegar on a wound.

Matthew 5:44

But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.

1 Samuel 24:20

I know for sure that you will be king. I know that the kingdom of Israel will be made secure under your control.