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Bible Quotes About Our Enemies

13 Scripture verses about our enemies from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Scripture reveals that though believers face opposition and persecution from their enemies, God faithfully protects and sustains them, as the Lord is our shepherd who provides and the Almighty under whose shadow we abide. Even in the midst of trouble, God stretches out His hand against the wrath of enemies to save and revive His people. Believers are called to respond with grace, offering kindness even to their adversaries, reflecting Christ’s teaching to bless those who revile us. Ultimately, the Lord promises victory by making enemies a footstool under His Son, affirming Christ’s sovereign authority over all opposition.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Our Enemies

Psalms 23:1 — “A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalms 91:1 — “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
Psalms 138:7 — “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.”
Proverbs 25:21 — “If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”
Matthew 5:11 — “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake . falsely: Gr. lying”
Matthew 22:44 — “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool ?”
Luke 6:27 — “But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”
Luke 23:34 — “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”
John 14:1 — “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
Romans 12:14 — “Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”

Old Testament Quotes About Our Enemies (4)

“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Psalms 23:1KJV

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”

Psalms 91:1KJV

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.”

Psalms 138:7KJV

“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”

Proverbs 25:21KJV

New Testament Quotes About Our Enemies (9)

“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake . falsely: Gr. lying”

Matthew 5:11KJV

“The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool ?”

Matthew 22:44KJV

“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”

Luke 6:27KJV

“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”

Luke 23:34KJV

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”

John 14:1KJV

“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”

Romans 12:14KJV

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”

Romans 12:19KJV

“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.”

Romans 12:20KJV

“And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”

Revelation 12:9KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Enemies in the Bible

What does the Bible say about our enemies?

The Bible contains 13 verses about our enemies, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding our enemies through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about our enemies?

There are 13 Bible verses about our enemies in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about our enemies?

While many verses address our enemies, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of our enemies you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about our enemies?

Our Enemies is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.