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.
General references
Bible References
If thine
Exodus 23:4
If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt certainly bring it back to him.
1 Samuel 24:16
And as soon as David had ended speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice and wept.
1 Samuel 26:21
And Saul said, I have sinned: return, my son David; for I will no more do thee harm, because my life was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have acted foolishly, and have erred exceedingly.
Proverbs 25:21
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you,
Coals
Psalm 120:4
Sharp arrows of a mighty one, with burning coals of broom-wood.
Psalm 140:10
Let burning coals fall on them; let them be cast into the fire; into deep waters, that they rise not up again.
Song of Songs 8:6
Set me as a seal upon thy heart, As a seal upon thine arm: For love is strong as death; Jealousy is cruel as Sheol: The flashes thereof are flashes of fire, Flames of Jah.
General references
Exodus 23:4
If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt certainly bring it back to him.
Proverbs 3:30
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Proverbs 25:21
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Matthew 5:42
To him that asks of thee give, and from him that desires to borrow of thee turn not away.