21 If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. 22 You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the Lord will reward you.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:21-22

Commentary on Proverbs 25:21-22

(Read Proverbs 25:21-22)

The precept to love even our enemies is an Old Testament commandment. Our Saviour has shown his own great example in loving us when we were enemies.