Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Enemies?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Enemies in the Bible
Discover 16 powerful Bible verses about enemies. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential love & relationships topic.
Top 10 Verses About Enemies
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- 2Exodus 23:22
“But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. an adversary: or, I will afflict them that afflict thee”
KJV - 3Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
KJV - 4Psalms 35:1
“A Psalm of David. Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.”
KJV - 5Psalms 37:1
“A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.”
KJV - 6Psalms 57:6
“They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.”
KJV - 7Psalms 71:10
“For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together, lay: Heb. watch, or, observe”
KJV - 8Psalms 109:2
“For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. of the deceitful: Heb. of deceit are opened: Heb. have opened themselves”
KJV - 9Psalms 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.”
KJV - 10Proverbs 16:7
“When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Enemies? (11 Verses)
“The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
“But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. an adversary: or, I will afflict them that afflict thee”
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
“A Psalm of David. Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.”
“A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.”
“They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.”
“For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together, lay: Heb. watch, or, observe”
“For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. of the deceitful: Heb. of deceit are opened: Heb. have opened themselves”
“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.”
“When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Enemies? (5 Verses)
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”
“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”
“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”
“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.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Enemies
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about enemies. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about enemies and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about enemies is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on enemies needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about enemies with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about enemies, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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