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Bible Verses About Enemies

12 Bible verses about enemies, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.

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Psalm 109:2-5

KJVFor the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause. For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer. And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

WEBfor they have opened the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit against me. They have spoken to me with a lying tongue. They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause. In return for my love, they are my adversaries; but I am in prayer. They have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

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Romans 12:14

KJVBless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

WEBBless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

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Proverbs 24:17

KJVRejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

WEBDon’t rejoice when your enemy falls. Don’t let your heart be glad when he is overthrown,

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Deuteronomy 31:6

KJVBe 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.

WEBBe strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

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Romans 12:20

KJVTherefore 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.

WEBTherefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

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Psalm 57:6

KJVThey 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.

WEBThey have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the middle of it themselves. Selah.

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Proverbs 16:7

KJVWhen a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

WEBWhen a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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Psalm 138:7

KJVThough 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.

WEBThough I walk in the middle of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me.

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Exodus 14:14

KJVThe LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

WEBYahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.”

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Luke 23:34

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

WEBJesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

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Psalm 37:1-5

KJVA Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

WEBBy David. Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb. Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture. Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:

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Psalm 71:10

KJVFor mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,

WEBFor my enemies talk about me. Those who watch for my soul conspire together,

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