50 Bible Verses about Enemies

But when they were sick, I wore sackcloth. I humbled myself with fasting. My prayer returned unanswered.

If you see your enemy's cow or donkey running loose, take it back to him.

Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.

I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!

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

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls. Do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.

I tell you who listen, love your enemies and do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who despitefully use you.

Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink. You will heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah will reward you.

If you see your enemy's cow or donkey running loose, take it back to him. If your enemy's donkey falls under its load, help him get the donkey to its feet again. Do not just walk away.

You have heard it said, 'You should love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' (Leviticus 19:18) I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!

May all your enemies die like that, Jehovah, may your friends shine like the rising sun! There was peace in the land for forty years.

With the tremendous force of your right arm, Jehovah, you crushed your enemies.

I sharpen my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on justice! I will render vengeance on my adversaries. I will repay those who hate me.

([Psalm of David]) Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered. Let those who hate him run from him.

Do not forget the voice of your adversaries. The tumult of those who rise up against you ascends continually.

Then we went away from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go to Jerusalem. The hand of our God was on us. He gave us salvation from our enemies and those who were waiting to attack us on the way.

Jehovah has sworn with his right hand and with his mighty arm (of power): I will never again let your enemies eat your grain, nor will foreigners drink the new wine that you produced.

Jehovah sent Gideon, Barak, Jephthah, and finally me. Each of us rescued you from your enemies. You lived in safety.

He saves me from my enemies. You lift me up above my opponents. You rescue me from violent people.

He provided salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us.

Again they cried to Jehovah for help! They said: 'We have sinned, because we turned away from you, Jehovah. We worshiped the idols of the Baals and the Ashtoreth (Greek: Astarte). Rescue us from our enemies. We will worship you!'

Hide me from wicked people who violently attack me, from my deadly enemies who surround me.

([[Psalm of David] when Saul sent men to watch and kill him:]) Rescue me from my enemies, O my God. Protect me from those who attack me.

([Psalm of David]) Listen to my concerns, O God, and protect me from my terrible enemies.

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls. Do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.

You have heard it said, 'You should love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' (Leviticus 19:18) I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! You will then act as true children of your Father in heaven. He gives sunlight to both evil and good people. He sends rain for the just and the unjust. read more.
What good is there, when you love only those who love you? Even [corrupt] tax collectors do that! When you are kind only to your friends [and brothers] what makes you different from anyone else? Even people of the nations do that. Be perfect (mature), even as your Father in heaven is perfect (mature). (Leviticus 19:2)

I tell you who listen, love your enemies and do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who despitefully use you. When someone slaps you on one cheek offer the other. Give your coat to the one who takes your topcoat. read more.
Give to every one who asks of you and do not demand back your goods from he who takes from you. As you would like men to do to you, do also to them. If you love those who love you what thanks do you have? Even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you what thanks do you have? Even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive what thanks do you have? Even sinners lend to sinners to receive again as much. Love your enemies and do good to them. Lend expecting nothing in return and your reward will be great. You will be sons of the Most High for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

Since the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also took part of the same things, that through death he might destroy him that had the power to cause death, [Satan] the Devil. And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

For he (Christ) must rule as king until he (God) puts all enemies under his feet (his control). (Psalm 2; 110) (Daniel 2:44) (Revelation 5:10; 20:6) The last enemy to be destroyed will be death. (Revelation 20:14) According to the Scriptures: God has placed all things under his control (subjection). (Ephesians 1:22) But when he said all things are placed under him, it is with the exception of [God]. For [God] is the one who placed all things under him (Christ). (1 Peter 3:22) (John 3:35) read more.
When all things shall be subdued under the Son, then the Son will also be subjected to God who put all things under him, that God may be all in all (ruler over everything).

[Jesus said: Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do.](This verse not found in older manuscripts.) They cast lots and divided his garments among themselves.

I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!

He kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Jehovah, do not charge this sin against them. After saying this he fell asleep in death.

Today you saw how Jehovah handed you over to me in the cave. Although I was told to kill you I spared you. I said: 'I will not raise my hand against my lord because you are Jehovah's anointed.'

What business is this of yours? The king said to Abishai and his brother Joab. If Jehovah told him to curse me who am I to stop him? David said to Abishai and to all his officials: My own son is trying to kill me. Why should you be surprised at this Benjaminite? Jehovah told him to curse. Leave him alone and let him curse.

If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.

If anyone does not obey our word in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame. Do not regard him as an enemy. Admonish him as a brother.

O my strength, I watch for you! God is my stronghold, my merciful God!

for you are my protector, my strong tower (defense) against my enemies.

How are you, my brother? Joab asked Amasa. He took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand to kiss him. Amasa was not on guard against the sword in Joab's left hand. Joab stabbed him in the stomach. Then he stabbed him in his intestines and they poured out on the ground. He died without being stabbed again. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri.

My servant David, Saul said, I have sinned. Come back. I will not harm you again. You valued my life today. I have acted like a fool. I made a terrible mistake.

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls. Do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.

When a man's ways please Jehovah he makes even his enemies live in peace with him.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

If you see your enemy's cow or donkey running loose, take it back to him. If your enemy's donkey falls under its load, help him get the donkey to its feet again. Do not just walk away.

When a man's ways please Jehovah he makes even his enemies live in peace with him.

I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!

He has rescued us from our adversaries, for his loving kindness is everlasting.

He said to him: Because you have asked for the wisdom to rule justly, instead of long life for yourself or riches or the death of your enemies,

But when they were sick, I wore sackcloth. I humbled myself with fasting. My prayer returned unanswered.

Through God we shall do valiantly, for he will tread down our adversaries.

[Jesus said: Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do.](This verse not found in older manuscripts.) They cast lots and divided his garments among themselves.

He kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Jehovah, do not charge this sin against them. After saying this he fell asleep in death.

Adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity (hatred) (hostility) toward God? Whoever would be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

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

I have not let my mouth sin by asking for their lives with a curse.

Gad told David the three choices as follows: Seven years of famine could come to you and your land. You could flee from your enemies as they pursue you for three months. Or there could be a three-day plague in your land? Think it over, and decide what answer I should give the one who sent me.

No, Elisha answered. Would you put to death soldiers you captured in combat? Give them something to eat and drink. Then let them return to their king.

Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.

I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!

If you see your enemy's cow or donkey running loose, take it back to him. If your enemy's donkey falls under its load, help him get the donkey to its feet again. Do not just walk away.

He saved them from the hand of the one who hated them and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. The waters covered their adversaries and not one of them was left.

He gave us deliverance out of the hand of our enemies so we could serve him without fear.

He provided salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us.

My mortal enemies are growing stronger. Many hate me for no reason.

My foes have trampled upon me all day long. They are many who fight proudly against me.

They lie in ambush for me right here! Fierce men attack me, O Jehovah, but not because of any disobedience.

My mortal enemies are growing stronger. Many hate me for no reason.

My foes have trampled upon me all day long. They are many who fight proudly against me.

They lie in ambush for me right here! Fierce men attack me, O Jehovah, but not because of any disobedience.