Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 24:17

Do not rejoice and gloat when your enemy falls,
And do not let your heart be glad [in self-righteousness] when he stumbles,
Exodus 23:4
“If you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey wandering off, you must bring it back to him.
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Luke 10:33
But a Samaritan (foreigner), who was traveling, came upon him; and when he saw him, he was deeply moved with compassion [for him],
Romans 12:20
But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on his head.”