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Bible Quotes About Your Enemies

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

Scripture teaches that believers are called to respond to their enemies with kindness and mercy, exemplified by actions such as returning a neighbor’s lost animal (Exodus 23:4) and providing for an enemy’s needs when hungry or thirsty (Proverbs 25:21). Rather than rejoicing in their downfall, we are urged to withhold gladness at their stumbles (Proverbs 24:17), reflecting a heart aligned with God's peace that can even reconcile enemies (Proverbs 16:7). Trusting in God's protection amid opposition (Psalms 138:7) and following Christ’s example (Matthew 5:1) encourages believers to love and forgive their enemies as a demonstration of genuine faith.

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New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Your Enemies

Exodus 23:4 — “If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.”
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 16:7 — “When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
Proverbs 24:17 — “Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”
Proverbs 25:21 — “If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”
Matthew 5:1 — “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:”
Matthew 5:38 — “Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”
Matthew 5:43 — “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”
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,”

Subtopics of Your Enemies

forgiving your enemies

how to treat your enemies

love your enemies

loving your enemies

Old Testament Quotes About Your Enemies (5)

“If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.”

Exodus 23:4KJV

“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

“When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”

Proverbs 16:7KJV

“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”

Proverbs 24:17KJV

“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 Your Enemies (10)

“And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:”

Matthew 5:1KJV

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”

Matthew 5:38KJV

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”

Matthew 5:43KJV

“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;”

Matthew 5:44KJV

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

Luke 6:27KJV

“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”

Luke 6:35KJV

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

John 14:1KJV

“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”

John 14:15KJV

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

Romans 12:14KJV

“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

Frequently Asked Questions About Your Enemies in the Bible

What does the Bible say about your enemies?

The Bible contains 15 verses about your enemies, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding your enemies through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about your enemies?

There are 15 Bible verses about your 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 your enemies?

While many verses address your 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 your enemies you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about your enemies?

Your Enemies is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 15 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.