Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Bible References

If thine

Exodus 23:4
If you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey wandering away, you shall surely return it to him.
1 Samuel 24:16
When David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, “Is this your voice, my son David?” Then Saul lifted up his voice and wept.
1 Samuel 26:21
Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will not harm you again because my life was precious in your sight this day. Behold, I have played the fool and have committed a serious error.”
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Coals

Psalm 120:4
Sharp arrows of the warrior,
With the burning coals of the broom tree.
Psalm 140:10
“May burning coals fall upon them;
May they be cast into the fire,
Into deep pits from which they cannot rise.
Song of Songs 8:6
“Put me like a seal over your heart,
Like a seal on your arm.
For love is as strong as death,
Jealousy is as severe as Sheol;
Its flashes are flashes of fire,
The very flame of the Lord.

General references

Exodus 23:4
If you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey wandering away, you shall surely return it to him.
Proverbs 3:30
Do not contend with a man without cause,
If he has done you no harm.
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
Matthew 5:42
Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.