Proverbs 25:21

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

He answered, “You shall not slay them. Would you slay those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink and go to their master.”

2 Chronicles 28:15

And the men who have been mentioned by name rose and took the captives, and with the spoil they clothed all that were naked among them; they clothed them, gave them sandals, provided them with food and drink, and anointed them; and carrying all the feeble among them on asses, they brought them to their kinsfolk at Jericho, the city of palm trees. Then they returned to Samaria.

Job 24:23

He gives them security, and they are supported; and his eyes are upon their ways.

Proverbs 24:17

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles;

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.”

Proverbs 25:20

He who sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on a wound.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

1 Samuel 24:20

And now, behold, I know that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand.