50 Bible Verses about Enemies

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Deuteronomy 28:7

"The LORD will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before you. They shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways.

Leviticus 26:7

You shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

Luke 20:43

until I make your enemies your footstool.'

2 Samuel 22:38

I pursued my enemies and destroyed them, and did not turn back until they were consumed.

Psalm 44:7

But you have saved us from our foes and have put to shame those who hate us.

Psalm 27:2

When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall.

Psalm 139:22

I hate them with complete hatred; I count them my enemies.

Deuteronomy 30:7

And the LORD your God will put all these curses on your foes and enemies who persecuted you.

Psalm 21:8

Your hand will find out all your enemies; your right hand will find out those who hate you.

Psalm 143:12

And in your steadfast love you will cut off my enemies, and you will destroy all the adversaries of my soul, for I am your servant.

Exodus 23:22

"But if you carefully obey his voice and do all that I say, then I will be an enemy to your enemies and an adversary to your adversaries.

Psalm 68:1

God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered; and those who hate him shall flee before him!

Deuteronomy 28:48

therefore you shall serve your enemies whom the LORD will send against you, in hunger and thirst, in nakedness, and lacking everything. And he will put a yoke of iron on your neck until he has destroyed you.

Micah 7:8

Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me.

Luke 19:27

But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slaughter them before me.'"

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Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Enemies

Psalm 35:13

But I, when they were sick-- I wore sackcloth; I afflicted myself with fasting; I prayed with head bowed on my chest.

Enemies » Duty to enemies

Exodus 23:4

"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring it back to him

Job 31:29

"If I have rejoiced at the ruin of him who hated me, or exulted when evil overtook him

More verses: Proverbs 25:21-22

Enemies » How to treat your enemies

Luke 6:27-28

"But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.

Proverbs 25:21-22

If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Exodus 23:4-5

"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring it back to him If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying down under its burden, you shall refrain from leaving him with it; you shall rescue it with him.

Matthew 5:43-44

"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Enemies » Of God, their punishment

Judges 5:31

"So may all your enemies perish, O LORD! But your friends be like the sun as he rises in his might."And the land had rest for forty years.

Deuteronomy 32:41

if I sharpen my flashing sword and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance on my adversaries and will repay those who hate me.

Psalm 68:1

God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered; and those who hate him shall flee before him!

Psalm 74:23

Do not forget the clamor of your foes, the uproar of those who rise against you, which goes up continually!

More verses: Isaiah 1:24

Enemies » God delivers from

Ezra 8:31

Then we departed from the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go to Jerusalem. The hand of our God was on us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy and from ambushes by the way.

Isaiah 62:8

The LORD has sworn by his right hand and by his mighty arm: "I will not again give your grain to be food for your enemies, and foreigners shall not drink your wine for which you have labored;

1 Samuel 12:11

And the LORD sent Jerubbaal and Barakand Jephthah and Samuel and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and you lived in safety.

Psalm 18:48

who delivered me from my enemies; yes, you exalted me above those who rose against me; you rescued me from the man of violence.

Enemies » Pray for deliverance from

1 Samuel 12:10

And they cried out to the LORD and said, 'We have sinned, because we have forsaken the LORDand have served the Baals and the Ashtaroth. But now deliver us out of the hand of our enemies, that we may serve you.'

Psalm 17:9

from the wicked who do me violence, my deadly enemies who surround me.

Psalm 64:1

Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.

Enemies » Loving your enemies

Matthew 5:43-48

"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. read more.
For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Luke 6:27-35

"But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. read more.
Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. "If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.

Enemies » The last enemy that shall be destroyed

Hebrews 2:14-15

Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.

1 Corinthians 15:25-28

For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For "God has put all things in subjection under his feet." But when it says, "all things are put in subjection," it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. read more.
When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.

Enemies » Prayer for

Enemies » The lives of, to be spared

1 Samuel 24:10

Behold, this day your eyes have seen how the LORD gave you today into my hand in the cave. And some told me to kill you, but I spared you. I said, 'I will not put out my hand against my lord, for he is the LORD's anointed.'

2 Samuel 16:10-11

But the king said, "What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the LORD has said to him, 'Curse David,' who then shall say, 'Why have you done so?'" And David said to Abishai and to all his servants, "Behold, my own son seeks my life; how much more now may this Benjaminite! Leave him alone, and let him curse, for the LORD has told him to.

Enemies » Should be » Assisted

Enemies » Who not to consider an enemy

2 Thessalonians 3:14-15

If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. Do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.

Enemies » God defends against

Enemies » The friendship of, deceitful

2 Samuel 20:9-10

And Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him. But Amasa did not observe the sword that was in Joab's hand. So Joab struck him with it in the stomach and spilled his entrails to the ground without striking a second blow, and he died. Then Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri.

Enemies » Should be » Overcome by kindness

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 acted foolishly, and have made a great mistake."

Enemies » Rejoice not at the failings of

Enemies » Whose enemies are at peace with him

Enemies » The kisses of an enemy

Enemies » The goods of, to be taken care of

Exodus 23:4-5

"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring it back to him If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying down under its burden, you shall refrain from leaving him with it; you shall rescue it with him.

Enemies » Made to be at peace with saints

Enemies » Should be » Loved

Enemies » Praise God for deliverance from

Psalm 136:24

and rescued us from our foes, for his steadfast love endures forever;

Enemies » Desire not the death of

1 Kings 3:11

And God said to him, "Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right,

Enemies » Be affectionately concerned for

Psalm 35:13

But I, when they were sick-- I wore sackcloth; I afflicted myself with fasting; I prayed with head bowed on my chest.

Enemies » Of saints, God will destroy

Psalm 60:12

With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down our foes.

Enemies » Christ prayed for his

Enemies » Should be » Prayed for

Enemies » Who is the enemy of God

Enemies » Rejoice not at the misfortunes of

Job 31:29

"If I have rejoiced at the ruin of him who hated me, or exulted when evil overtook him

Enemies » Curse them not

Job 31:30

(I have not let my mouth sin by asking for his life with a curse),

Judgments » Different kinds of » Enemies

2 Samuel 24:13

So Gad came to David and told him, and said to him, "Shall three years of famine come to you in your land? Or will you flee three months before your foes while they pursue you? Or shall there be three days' pestilence in your land? Now consider, and decide what answer I shall return to him who sent me."

Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Enemies

2 Kings 6:22

He answered, "You shall not strike them down. Would you strike down those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink and go to their master."

Exodus 23:4-5

"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring it back to him If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying down under its burden, you shall refrain from leaving him with it; you shall rescue it with him.

More verses: 1 Peter 3:9

Redemption » Is from » Enemies

Psalm 106:10-11

So he saved them from the hand of the foe and redeemed them from the power of the enemy. And the waters covered their adversaries; not one of them was left.

Salvation » Is deliverance from » Enemies

Luke 1:74

that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear,

War » Figurative » Is against » Enemies

Psalm 38:19

But my foes are vigorous, they are mighty, and many are those who hate me wrongfully.

Psalm 56:2

my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly.

Psalm 59:3

For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men stir up strife against me. For no transgression or sin of mine, O LORD,

Warfare of saints » Is against » Enemies

Psalm 38:19

But my foes are vigorous, they are mighty, and many are those who hate me wrongfully.

Psalm 56:2

my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly.

Psalm 59:3

For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men stir up strife against me. For no transgression or sin of mine, O LORD,

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Enemies Surrounding

Psalm 57:4

My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie down amid fiery beasts-- the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

enemies, of believers

John 15:18-19

"If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.

enemies, of Israel and Judah

Exodus 1:8-11

Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.

enemies, of Jesus Christ

Matthew 2:13-20

Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him."

Fear Of Enemies

Deuteronomy 28:66

Your life shall hang in doubt before you. Night and day you shall be in dread and have no assurance of your life.

Fighting Enemies

Judges 1:1

After the death of Joshua, the people of Israel inquired of the LORD, "Who shall go up first for us against the Canaanites, to fight against them?"

Forgiving Ones Enemies

Exodus 23:4-5

"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring it back to him

God Saving From Enemies

Psalm 44:7

But you have saved us from our foes and have put to shame those who hate us.

Many Enemies

Deuteronomy 20:1

"When you go out to war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and an army larger than your own, you shall not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.

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