50 Bible Verses about Enemies

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Deuteronomy 28:7

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.

Leviticus 26:7

"'And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you upon the sword.

2 Samuel 22:38

I followed mine enemies and destroyed them, and turned not again until I had consumed them.

Psalm 44:7

But it is thou that savest us from our enemies, and puttest them to confusion that hate us.

Psalm 27:2

When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

Psalm 139:22

Yea, I hate them right sore, even as though they were mine enemies.

Deuteronomy 30:7

And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies and on them that hate thee and persecute thee.

Psalm 21:8

All thine enemies shall feel thine hand; thy righthand shall find out them that hate thee.

Psalm 143:12

And of thy goodness scatter mine enemies abroad, and destroy all them that vex my soul; for I am thy servant.

Exodus 23:22

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.

Psalm 68:1

{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.

Deuteronomy 28:48

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.

Micah 7:8

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.

Luke 19:27

Moreover, those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.'"

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Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Enemies

Psalm 35:13

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

Exodus 23:4

When thou meetest thine enemy's ox or ass going astray, thou shalt bring them to him again.

Job 31:29

Have I ever rejoiced at the hurt of mine enemy? Or was I ever glad, that any harm happened to him? Oh no.

More verses: Proverbs 25:21-22

Enemies » How to treat your enemies

Luke 6:27-28

"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.

Proverbs 25:21-22

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.

Exodus 23:4-5

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.

Matthew 5:43-44

"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

Judges 5:31

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.

Deuteronomy 32:41

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.

Psalm 68:1

{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.

Psalm 74:23

Forget not the voice of thine enemies; for the presumption of them that hate thee, increaseth ever more and more.

More verses: Isaiah 1:24

Enemies » God delivers from

Ezra 8:31

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.

Isaiah 62:8

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.

1 Samuel 12:11

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.

Psalm 18:48

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

1 Samuel 12:10

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.'

Psalm 17:9

from the ungodly that trouble me. Mine enemies compass me round about, to take away my soul.

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.

Psalm 64:1

{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

Matthew 5:43-48

"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.

Luke 6:27-35

"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

Hebrews 2:14-15

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.

1 Corinthians 15:25-28

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

Acts 7:60

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

1 Samuel 24:10

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.'

2 Samuel 16:10-11

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

Enemies » Who not to consider an enemy

2 Thessalonians 3:14-15

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

2 Samuel 20:9-10

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

1 Samuel 26:21

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

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

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

Enemies » Praise God for deliverance from

Psalm 136:24

And hath delivered us from our enemies! For his mercy endureth forever.

Enemies » Desire not the death of

1 Kings 3:11

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

Psalm 35:13

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

Psalm 60:12

Through God will we do great acts, for it is he that shall tread down our enemies.

Enemies » Christ prayed for his

Enemies » Should be » Prayed for

Acts 7:60

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

Enemies » Rejoice not at the misfortunes of

Job 31:29

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

Job 31:30

I never suffered my mouth to do such a sin, as to wish him evil.

Judgments » Different kinds of » Enemies

2 Samuel 24:13

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

2 Kings 6:22

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."

Exodus 23:4-5

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.

More verses: 1 Peter 3:9

Redemption » Is from » Enemies

Psalm 106:10-11

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

Luke 1:74

That we, delivered out of the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear:

War » Figurative » Is against » Enemies

Psalm 38:19

But mine enemies live, and are mighty: and they that hate me wrongfully are many in number.

Psalm 56:2

Mine enemies are daily at hand to swallow me up; for they be many that fight against me, O thou Most Highest.

Psalm 59:3

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

Psalm 38:19

But mine enemies live, and are mighty: and they that hate me wrongfully are many in number.

Psalm 56:2

Mine enemies are daily at hand to swallow me up; for they be many that fight against me, O thou Most Highest.

Psalm 59:3

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

Enemies Surrounding

Psalm 57:4

I 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, 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 1:8-11

Then there rose up a new king in Egypt which knew not Joseph.

enemies, of Jesus Christ

Matthew 2:13-20

When 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 28:66

And 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 1:1

After 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 23:4-5

When thou meetest thine enemy's ox or ass going astray, thou shalt bring them to him again.

God Saving From Enemies

Psalm 44:7

But it is thou that savest us from our enemies, and puttest them to confusion that hate us.

Many Enemies

Deuteronomy 20:1

When 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.

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.

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