Proverbs 25:21
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 25
“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”Proverbs 25:21
What Does Proverbs 25:21 Mean?
Proverbs 25:21 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 25, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 25:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 12:20“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.”Matthew 5:44“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”Luke 6:27“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”Proverbs 24:17“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”Exodus 23:4“If thou meet thine enemy’s ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.”Isaiah 58:7“Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?”2 Kings 6:22“And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.”Luke 10:33“But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,”2 Chronicles 28:15“And the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.”Proverbs 19:11“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”1 Thessalonians 5:15“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”Proverbs 24:29“Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.”Luke 10:34“And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”Isaiah 21:14“The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.”1 Samuel 24:19“For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.”1 Samuel 30:11“And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they made him drink water;”2 Kings 6:23“And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel.”Job 24:23“Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.”Ezekiel 18:16“Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment,”
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