50 Bible Verses about Enemies
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But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;
The LORD shall smite thine enemies that rise against thee before thy face. They shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.
"'And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you upon the sword.
For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his son: much more, seeing we are reconciled, we shall be preserved by his life.
I followed mine enemies and destroyed them, and turned not again until I had consumed them.
But it is thou that savest us from our enemies, and puttest them to confusion that hate us.
Wherefore, love ye your enemies, do good, and lend, looking for nothing again: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the highest: for he is kind unto the unkind, and to the evil.
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Rejoice not thou at the fall of thine enemy; and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth.
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.
And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies and on them that hate thee and persecute thee.
And you - which were in times past strangers and enemies, because your minds were set in evil works - hath he now reconciled
All thine enemies shall feel thine hand; thy righthand shall find out them that hate thee.
And of thy goodness scatter mine enemies abroad, and destroy all them that vex my soul; for I am thy servant.
But and if thou shalt hearken unto his voice and keep all that I shall tell thee, then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies and an adversary unto thine adversaries.
{To the Chanter, a Psalm and song of David} Let God arise, and let his enemies be scattered; let them also that hate him flee before him.
{A Psalm of David} The LORD said unto my LORD, "Sit thou on my righthand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool."
therefore thou shalt serve thine enemy which the LORD shall send upon thee: in hunger and thirst, in nakedness and in need of all things. And he shall put a yoke of iron upon thine neck, until he have brought thee to nought.
O thou enemy of mine, rejoice not at my fall, for I shall get up again: and though I sit in darkness, yet the LORD is my light.
Thou preparest a table before me against mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil, and fillest my cup full.
Moreover, those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.'"
Happy is the man, that hath his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.
that I will bless thee and multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven and as the sand upon the sea side. And thy seed shall possess the gates of his enemies.
From Thematic Bible
Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Enemies
Nevertheless, when they were sick, I put on sackcloth, and humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
Enemies » Duty to enemies
When thou meetest thine enemy's ox or ass going astray, thou shalt bring them to him again.
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.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;
Have I ever rejoiced at the hurt of mine enemy? Or was I ever glad, that any harm happened to him? Oh no.
Rejoice not thou at the fall of thine enemy; and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth.
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
"But I say unto you which hear: Love your enemies. Do good to them which hate you. Bless them that curse you. And pray for them which wrongfully trouble you.
If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink; For so shalt thou heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
When thou meetest thine enemy's ox or ass going astray, thou shalt bring them to him again. If thou see thine enemy's ass sink under his burden, thou shalt not pass by and let him alone: but shalt help him to lift him up again.
"Ye have heard how it is said, 'Thou shalt love thine neighbor, and hate thine enemy.' But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;
Enemies » Of God, their punishment
So, perish all thine enemies LORD: but they that love thee, let them be as the sun rising in his might!" And the land had rest forty years.
If I whet the lightning of my sword, and mine hand take in hand to do justice, I will show vengeance on mine enemies and will reward them that hate me.
{To the Chanter, a Psalm and song of David} Let God arise, and let his enemies be scattered; let them also that hate him flee before him.
Forget not the voice of thine enemies; for the presumption of them that hate thee, increaseth ever more and more.
Enemies » God delivers from
So we brake up, from the water of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go unto Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and delivered us from the hand of the enemies and of such as laid wait for us by the way.
The LORD hath sworn by his righthand and by his strong arm, that he will not give thy corn any more to be eaten of thine enemies: and that aliens shall not drink thy new wine wherefore thou hast laboured.
And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hands of your enemies on every side, so that ye dwelled without fear.
It is he that delivereth me from my cruel enemies, and setteth me up against mine adversaries: thou shalt rid me from the wicked man. {TYNDALE: And delivereth me from mine enemies: thou liftest me up on high from them that rise against me, and deliverest me from the wicked men.}
Enemies » Pray for deliverance from
Then they cried unto the LORD and said, 'We have sinned, because we have forsaken the LORD and have served Baalim and Ashtaroth. But now deliver us out of the hands of our enemies and we will serve thee.'
from the ungodly that trouble me. Mine enemies compass me round about, to take away my soul.
{To the Chanter, Destroy Not, Michtam of David, when Saul sent to watch the house, to the intent to kill him} Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God, and defend me from them that rise up against me.
{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
Enemies » Loving your enemies
Rejoice not thou at the fall of thine enemy; and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth.
"Ye have heard how it is said, 'Thou shalt love thine neighbor, and hate thine enemy.' But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you; that ye may be the children of your father that is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to arise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth his rain on the just and unjust. read more.
For if ye love them which love you, what reward shall ye have? Do not the Publicans even so? And if ye be friendly to your brethren only, what singular thing do ye? Do not the Publicans likewise? Ye shall therefore be perfect even as your father which is in heaven is perfect.
"But I say unto you which hear: Love your enemies. Do good to them which hate you. Bless them that curse you. And pray for them which wrongfully trouble you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek, offer also the other. And him that taketh away thy gown, forbid not to take thy coat also. read more.
Give to every man that asketh of thee. And of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again. And as ye would that men should do to you: so do ye to them likewise. If ye love them which love you: what thank are ye worthy of? For the very sinners love their lovers. And if ye do for them which do for you: what thank are ye worthy of? For the very sinners do even the same. If ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive: what thank shall ye have: for the very sinners, lend to sinners, to receive as much again. Wherefore, love ye your enemies, do good, and lend, looking for nothing again: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the highest: for he is kind unto the unkind, and to the evil.
Enemies » The last enemy that shall be destroyed
Forasmuch, then, as the children were partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part with them, for to put down through death him that had lordship over death: that is to say, the devil. And that he might deliver them which, through fear of death, all their life time were in danger of bondage.
For he must reign till he have put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. "For he hath put all things under his feet." But when he saith, "All things are put under him," it is manifest, that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. read more.
When all things are subdued unto him: then shall the son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all things.
Enemies » Prayer for
Then said Jesus, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
Enemies » The lives of, to be spared
Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee this day into mine hand, in the cave. When they bade kill thee, mine eye had compassion on thee: and I said, 'I will not lay my hands on my master, for he is the LORD's anointed.'
And the king said, "What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? Let him curse: for the LORD hath bid him curse David. And who dare presume to say wherefore doth he so?" And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, "Behold, my son which came out of mine own bowels seeketh my life. How much more may this son of Benjamin do it? Suffer him therefore to curse, for the LORD hath bidden him.
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
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.
Enemies » Who not to consider an enemy
If any man obey not our sayings, send us word of him by a letter: and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed: And count him not as an enemy: but warn him as a brother.
Enemies » God defends against
Enemies » The friendship of, deceitful
And Joab said to Amasa, "Are all things in rest and peace my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the chin with the right hand, as though he would have kissed him. And Amasa took no heed to the knife that was in Joab's hand, with which Joab smote him in the short ribs, and shed out his bowels to the ground and smote him but one stroke, and he died. And then Joab and Abishai his brother followed after Sheba the son of Bichri.
Enemies » Should be » Overcome by kindness
Then said Saul, "I have sinned. Come again, my son David, for I will do thee no more harm; because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day. Behold, I have played the fool and have erred exceeding much."
Enemies » Rejoice not at the failings of
Rejoice not thou at the fall of thine enemy; and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth.
Enemies » Whose enemies are at peace with him
Enemies » The kisses of an enemy
Faithful are the wounds of a lover, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Enemies » The goods of, to be taken care of
When thou meetest thine enemy's ox or ass going astray, thou shalt bring them to him again. If thou see thine enemy's ass sink under his burden, thou shalt not pass by and let him alone: but shalt help him to lift him up again.
Enemies » Made to be at peace with saints
Enemies » Should be » Loved
But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;
Enemies » Praise God for deliverance from
Enemies » Desire not the death of
Wherefore God said unto him, "Because thou hast asked this thing and hast not asked long life, neither hast asked riches, nor the lives of thine enemies, but hast asked the discretion to understand equity:
Enemies » Be affectionately concerned for
Nevertheless, when they were sick, I put on sackcloth, and humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
Enemies » Of saints, God will destroy
Through God will we do great acts, for it is he that shall tread down our enemies.
Enemies » Christ prayed for his
Then said Jesus, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Enemies » Should be » Prayed for
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
Enemies » Who is the enemy of God
Ye adulterers, and women that break matrimony: know ye not how that the friendship of the world is enmity to Godward? Whosoever will be friend of the world, is made the enemy of God.
Enemies » Rejoice not at the misfortunes of
Have I ever rejoiced at the hurt of mine enemy? Or was I ever glad, that any harm happened to him? Oh no.
Enemies » Curse them not
Judgments » Different kinds of » Enemies
And Gad came to David and showed him and said unto him, "Whether wilt thou have seven years hunger in thy land, or that thou flee three months before thine enemies and they following thee, or that there be three days pestilence in thy land? Now understand, and see what word I shall bring again to him that sent me."
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Enemies
And he said, "Smite them not. But smite them thou takest with thine own sword and with thine own bow. But set bread and water before them, and let them eat and drink, and go to their master."
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.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;
When thou meetest thine enemy's ox or ass going astray, thou shalt bring them to him again. If thou see thine enemy's ass sink under his burden, thou shalt not pass by and let him alone: but shalt help him to lift him up again.
Redemption » Is from » Enemies
And he saved them from the adversary's hand, and delivered them from the hand of the enemy. As for those that troubled them, the waters overwhelmed them; there was not one of them left.
Salvation » Is deliverance from » Enemies
That we, delivered out of the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear:
War » Figurative » Is against » Enemies
But mine enemies live, and are mighty: and they that hate me wrongfully are many in number.
Mine enemies are daily at hand to swallow me up; for they be many that fight against me, O thou Most Highest.
For lo, they lie in waiting for my soul; the mighty men are gathered together against me, without any offense or fault of me, O LORD.
Warfare of saints » Is against » Enemies
But mine enemies live, and are mighty: and they that hate me wrongfully are many in number.
Mine enemies are daily at hand to swallow me up; for they be many that fight against me, O thou Most Highest.
For lo, they lie in waiting for my soul; the mighty men are gathered together against me, without any offense or fault of me, O LORD.
Topics on Enemies
All Enemies Under God's Feet
1 Corinthians 15:25For he must reign till he have put all his enemies under his feet.
Courage, In Facing Enemies
Philippians 1:28and in nothing fearing your adversaries: which is to them a token of perdition, and to you a sign of salvation, and that of God.
Duties To Enemies
Romans 12:20Therefore, 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.
Enemies Of God
Philippians 3:18For many walk - of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping - that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ,
Enemies Surrounding
Psalm 57:4I lie with my soul among the cruel lions; even among the children of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
Enemies, Christian Response To
Acts 7:60And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
enemies, of believers
John 15:18-19"If the world hate you, ye know that he hated me before he hated you.
enemies, of Israel and Judah
Exodus 1:8-11Then there rose up a new king in Egypt which knew not Joseph.
enemies, of Jesus Christ
Matthew 2:13-20When they were departed, Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream saying,. "Arise, and take the child and his mother, and fly into Egypt, and abide there till I bring thee word: For Herod will seek the child to destroy him."
Fear Of Enemies
Deuteronomy 28:66And thy life shall hang before thee, and thou shalt fear both day and night and shalt have no trust in thy life.
Fighting Enemies
Judges 1:1After the death of Joshua, the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, "Who shall go up first unto the Cananites to fight against them?"
Forgiving Ones Enemies
Exodus 23:4-5When thou meetest thine enemy's ox or ass going astray, thou shalt bring them to him again.
God Saving From Enemies
Psalm 44:7But it is thou that savest us from our enemies, and puttest them to confusion that hate us.
Jesus Destroying His Enemies
1 Corinthians 15:26The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
Loving Your Enemies
Matthew 5:44But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;
Making Peace With Enemies
Proverbs 16:7When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh his very enemies to be his friends.
Many Enemies
Deuteronomy 20:1When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses and chariots and people more than thou, be not afeared of them, for the LORD thy God is with thee which brought thee out of the land of Egypt.
Overcoming Enemies
Genesis 22:17that I will bless thee and multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven and as the sand upon the sea side. And thy seed shall possess the gates of his enemies.
Protection From Enemies
Psalm 59:1{To the Chanter, Destroy Not, Michtam of David, when Saul sent to watch the house, to the intent to kill him} Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God, and defend me from them that rise up against me.
Spiritual Warfare, Enemies In
James 4:4Ye adulterers, and women that break matrimony: know ye not how that the friendship of the world is enmity to Godward? Whosoever will be friend of the world, is made the enemy of God.