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Proverbs 25:21
Proverbs 25:21 is verse 21 of Proverbs chapter 25, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
King James Version
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
World English Bible
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
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Proverbs 25:19–23 · Berean Standard Bible
19 Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.
20 Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23 As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Proverbs 24:17Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,
Exodus 23:4If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him.
Exodus 23:5If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.
Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Luke 10:33But when a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, he looked at him and had compassion.
Luke 10:34He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Luke 10:35The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’
Luke 10:36Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”
Romans 12:20On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.