Proverbs 25:21
“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”
What does Proverbs 25:21 mean?
“Proverbs 25:21” in the King James Version reads, “If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink.” In its plain sense, the verse commands a deliberate act of kindness toward a person who is not merely a stranger but an “enemy,”…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Bounty of Compassion: Feeding the Hunger of Enemies
In Proverbs 25:21, we are presented with a profound directive, apprehended in the serene yet challenging words: "If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink." As we pause to consider this scripture, we are invited not merely to…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Compassion in the Face of Adversity
Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You with a heart turned towards humility and a spirit open to Your guidance. I thank You for the gift of Your Word, and for the wisdom contained therein. I meditate on Proverbs 25:21, which declares, "If thine enemy be…
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