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 you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.
1 Samuel 24:16
When David finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, "Is that your voice, my son David?" Then Saul wept loudly.
1 Samuel 26:21
Saul replied, "I have sinned. Come back, my son David. I won't harm you, for you treated my life with value this day. I have behaved foolishly and have made a very terrible mistake!"
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 enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
Coals
Psalm 120:4
Here's how! With the sharp arrows of warriors, with arrowheads forged over the hot coals.
Psalm 140:10
May he rain down fiery coals upon them! May he throw them into the fire! From bottomless pits they will not escape.
Song of Songs 8:6
The Beloved to Her Lover: Set me like a cylinder seal over your heart, like a signet on your arm. For love is as strong as death, passion is as unrelenting as Sheol. Its flames burst forth, it is a blazing flame.
General references
Exodus 23:4
"If you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.
Proverbs 3:30
Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.
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 the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.