50 Bible Verses about Enemies

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Deuteronomy 28:7

Jehovah shall cause your enemies that rise up against you to be stricken before your face. They shall come out against you one way, and flee before you seven ways.

Leviticus 26:7

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

Luke 20:43

until I place Your enemies as Your footstool."

2 Samuel 22:38

I have pursued my enemies and destroyed them, and turned not again until I had finished them.

Psalm 44:7

But You have saved us from our enemies, and have put them to shame, those who hated us.

Psalm 27:2

When the wicked, my enemies and my foes, came on me to eat my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

Psalm 139:22

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

Deuteronomy 30:7

And Jehovah your God will put all these curses on your enemies, and on those that hate you, who persecuted you.

Psalm 21:8

Your hand shall find out all Your enemies; Your right hand shall find out those who hate You.

Psalm 143:12

And out of Your mercy cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul; for I am Your servant.

Exodus 23:22

But if you shall indeed obey His voice, and do all that I speak, then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and a foe to your foes.

Psalm 68:1

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Song. Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; also let those who hate Him flee before Him.

Deuteronomy 28:48

therefore you shall serve your enemies which Jehovah shall send against you, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in the lack of all things. And he shall put a yoke of iron on your neck until he has destroyed you.

Micah 7:8

Rejoice not against me, my enemy; for if I fall, I shall arise; for if I sit in darkness, Jehovah shall be a light to me.

Luke 19:27

But those who are my enemies, who did not desire that I should reign over them, bring them here and slay them before me.

Genesis 22:17

that in blessing I will bless you, and in multiplying I will multiply your seed like the stars of the heavens, and as the sand which is upon the seashore. And your Seed shall possess the gate of His enemies.

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Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Enemies

Psalm 35:13

But when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; I humbled my soul with fastings; and my prayer returned into my own bosom.

Enemies » Duty to enemies

Exodus 23:4

If you meet your enemy's ox or his ass going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.

Job 31:29

If I rejoiced at the ruin of my hater, and I was excited when evil found 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, and pray for those who despitefully use 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 shall heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah shall reward you.

Exodus 23:4-5

If you meet your enemy's ox or his ass going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again. If you see the ass of him who hates you lying under his burden, and would hold back from helping him, you shall surely help 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, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you,

Enemies » Of God, their punishment

Judges 5:31

So let all Your enemies perish, O Jehovah. But let them that love Him be like the sun when he goes forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.

Exodus 15:6

Your right hand, O Jehovah, has become glorious in power. Your right hand, O Jehovah, has dashed the enemy in pieces.

Deuteronomy 32:41

If I sharpen My glittering sword, and if My hand takes hold in judgment, I will give vengeance to My enemies and will reward those that hate Me.

Psalm 68:1

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Song. Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; also let those who hate Him flee before Him.

Psalm 74:23

Forget not the voice of Your enemies; the noise of those who rise up against You keeps on increasing.

More verses: Isaiah 1:24

Enemies » God delivers from

Ezra 8:31

And we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth of the first month, to go to Jerusalem. And the hand of our God was on us, and He delivered us from the hand of the enemy, and from ambushers by the way.

Isaiah 62:8

Jehovah has sworn by His right hand, and by the arm of His strength, Surely I will no more give your grain to be food for your enemies; and the sons of strangers will not drink your wine for which you have labored.

1 Samuel 12:11

And Jehovah sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and you lived safely.

Psalm 18:48

He delivers me from my enemies; yea, You lift me up above those who rise up against me; You have delivered me from the violent man.

Enemies » Pray for deliverance from

1 Samuel 12:10

And they cried to Jehovah, and said, We have sinned because we have forsaken Jehovah, and have served the Baals and Ashtoreths. But now deliver us out of the hand of our enemies, and we will serve You.

Psalm 17:9

from the face of the wicked who strip me. Those against my soul, My foes, encircle me.

Psalm 59:1

To the Chief Musician. Do not destroy. A secret treasure of David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; defend me from those who rise up against me.

Psalm 64:1

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; guard my life from fear 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, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you, so that you may become sons of your Father in Heaven. For He makes His sun to 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 your brothers only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax-collectors do so? Therefore be perfect, even as your Father in Heaven 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, and pray for those who despitefully use you. And to him who strikes you on the one cheek, also offer the other. And to him who takes away your garment, do not forbid your tunic also. read more.
Give to everyone who asks of you, and from him who takes away your goods, do not ask them again. And as you desire that men should do to you, you do also to them likewise. For if you love those who love you, what thanks do you have? For sinners also love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks do you have? For sinners also do the same. And if you lend to those of whom you hope to receive, what thanks do you have? For sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return. And your reward shall be great, and you shall be the sons of the Highest. For He is kind to the unthankful and to the evil.

Enemies » The last enemy that shall be destroyed

Hebrews 2:14-15

Since then the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise partook of the same; that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death (that is, the Devil), and deliver those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

1 Corinthians 15:25-28

for it is right for Him to reign until He has put all the enemies under His feet. The last enemy made to cease is death. For He put all things under His feet. But when He says that all things have been put under His feet, it is plain that it excepts Him who has put all things under Him. read more.
But when all things are subjected to Him, then the Son Himself also will be subject to Him who has subjected all things to Him, so that God may be all things in all.

Enemies » Prayer for

Enemies » The lives of, to be spared

1 Samuel 24:10

Behold, your eyes have seen today how Jehovah had delivered you today into my hand in the cave. And one said to kill you. But I had pity on you. And I said, I will not put forth my hand against my lord, for he is Jehovah's anointed.

2 Samuel 16:10-11

And the king said, What have I to do with you, sons of Zeruiah? Let him curse, because Jehovah 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 son, who came forth from my bowels, seeks my life; and surely now this Benjamite? Let him alone and let him curse, for Jehovah has spoken to him.

Enemies » Should be » Assisted

Enemies » Who not to consider an enemy

2 Thessalonians 3:14-15

And if anyone does not obey our word by this letter, mark that one and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

Enemies » God defends against

Enemies » The friendship of, deceitful

2 Samuel 20:9-10

And Joab said to Amasa, Are you well, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him. And Amasa was not on guard against the sword that was in Joab's hand. And he struck him with it in the belly, and poured out his bowels to the ground. And he did not strike him again. And he died. And Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri.

Enemies » Should be » Overcome by kindness

1 Samuel 26:21

And Saul said, I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will never do you harm any more, because my life was precious in your eyes this day. Behold, I have acted foolishly, and have greatly erred.

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 ass going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again. If you see the ass of him who hates you lying under his burden, and would hold back from helping him, you shall surely help him.

Enemies » Made to be at peace with saints

Enemies » Should be » Loved

Enemies » Praise God for deliverance from

Psalm 136:24

and has redeemed us from our enemies; for His mercy endures forever.

Enemies » Desire not the death of

1 Kings 3:11

And God said to him, Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life, and have not asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to judge justly,

Enemies » Be affectionately concerned for

Psalm 35:13

But when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; I humbled my soul with fastings; and my prayer returned into my own bosom.

Enemies » Of saints, God will destroy

Psalm 60:12

Through God we shall do great things; for it is He who shall trample our enemies.

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 rejoiced at the ruin of my hater, and I was excited when evil found him;

Enemies » Curse them not

Job 31:30

also I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking his life with a curse;

Judgments » Different kinds of » Enemies

2 Samuel 24:13

And Gad came to David, and told him, and said to him, Shall seven years of famine come upon you and on your land? Or will you flee three months before your enemies while they pursue you? Or shall there be three days' plague in your land? And advise, and see what answer I shall return to Him who sent me.

Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Enemies

2 Kings 6:22

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

Exodus 23:4-5

If you meet your enemy's ox or his ass going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again. If you see the ass of him who hates you lying under his burden, and would hold back from helping him, you shall surely help him.

More verses: 1 Peter 3:9

Redemption » Is from » Enemies

Psalm 106:10-11

And He saved them from the hand of the hater, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. And the waters covered their enemies; there was not one of them left.

Salvation » Is deliverance from » Enemies

Luke 1:74

that He would grant to us, that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, might serve Him without fear

War » Figurative » Is against » Enemies

Psalm 38:19

And my enemies are lively; they are strong; and my haters increase by deception.

Psalm 56:2

My watchers panted for me daily; for many are they who proudly fight against me.

Psalm 59:3

For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul; the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O Jehovah.

Warfare of saints » Is against » Enemies

Psalm 38:19

And my enemies are lively; they are strong; and my haters increase by deception.

Psalm 56:2

My watchers panted for me daily; for many are they who proudly fight against me.

Psalm 59:3

For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul; the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O Jehovah.

Topics on Enemies

Enemies Surrounding

Psalm 57:4

My soul is among lions; I lie among those on fire, the sons of men whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

enemies, of believers

John 15:18-19

If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.

enemies, of Israel and Judah

Exodus 1:8-11

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

enemies, of Jesus Christ

Matthew 2:13-20

And when they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise and take the young child and His mother and flee into Egypt. And be there until I bring you word, for Herod is about to seek the child to destroy Him.

Fear Of Enemies

Deuteronomy 28:66

And your life shall hang in doubt before you, and you shall fear day and night, and shall have no assurance of your life.

Fighting Enemies

Judges 1:1

And it happened after the death of Joshua, the children of Israel asked Jehovah, saying, 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 ass going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.

God Saving From Enemies

Psalm 44:7

But You have saved us from our enemies, and have put them to shame, those who hated us.

Many Enemies

Deuteronomy 20:1

When you go out to battle against your enemies and see horses and chariots, a people more than you, do not be afraid of them. For Jehovah your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.

Protection From Enemies

Psalm 59:1

To the Chief Musician. Do not destroy. A secret treasure of David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; defend me from those who rise up against me.

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