Proverbs 25:21

More Proverbs Of Solomon

²⁰ Like one who takes off clothing in cold weather and like acid on a wound, is he who makes melody to a sad heart. ²¹ If your hater is in need of food, give him bread; and if he is in need of drink, give him water: ²² For so you will put coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will give you your reward.

If Your Enemy is Hungry

Your Enemy

Exodus 23:4-5

If you come across the ox or the ass of one who is no friend to you wandering from its way, you are to take it back to him

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;

2 Kings 6:22

But he said in answer, You are not to put them to death; have you any right to put to death those whom you have not taken prisoner with your sword and your bow? put bread and water before them, so that they may have food and drink and go to their master.

2 Chronicles 28:15

And those men who have been named went up and took the prisoners, clothing those among them who were uncovered, with things from the goods which had been taken in the war, and putting robes on them and shoes on their feet; and they gave them food and drink and oil for their bodies, and seating all the feeble among them on asses, they took them to Jericho, the town of palm-trees, to their people, and then went back to Samaria.

Proverbs 24:17

Do not be glad at the fall of your hater, and let not your heart have joy at his downfall:

Luke 10:33-36

But a certain man of Samaria, journeying that way, came where he was, and when he saw him, he was moved with pity for him,

Romans 12:20-21

But if one who has hate for you is in need of food or of drink, give it to him, for in so doing you will put coals of fire on his head.