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 meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.
1 Samuel 24:16
It came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words to Saul, that Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.
1 Samuel 26:21
Then Saul said, "I have sinned. Return, my son David; for I will no more do you harm, because my life was precious in your eyes this day. Behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly."
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
Coals
Psalm 120:4
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
Psalm 140:10
Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.
Song of Songs 8:6
Set me as a seal on your heart, as a seal on your arm; for love is strong as death. Jealousy is as cruel as Sheol. Its flashes are flashes of fire, a very flame of Yahweh.
General references
Exodus 23:4
"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.
Proverbs 3:30
Don't strive 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. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
Matthew 5:42
Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.