Provérbios 25:21

21 Se o seu inimigo tiver fome, dê-lhe de comer;se tiver sede, dê-lhe de beber.

Provérbios 25:21 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 25:21

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat
Which includes all manner of food; whatever persons may have in their houses, that they should bring out and feed the hungry with, even though an enemy; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink;
which was what was usually and in common drank in those countries. These two, bread and water, take in all the necessaries of life; and giving them is expressive of all acts of beneficence and humanity to be performed to enemies; see ( 2 Kings 6:22 ) ; or "drink to him", so Pagninus and Montanus; which is still more expressive of respect and kindness.

Provérbios 25:21 In-Context

19 Como dente estragado ou pé deslocadoé a confiança no hipócrita na hora da dificuldade.

20 Como tirar a própria roupa num dia de frio,ou derramar vinagre numa feridaé cantar com o coração entristecido.

21 Se o seu inimigo tiver fome, dê-lhe de comer;se tiver sede, dê-lhe de beber.

22 Fazendo isso, você amontoará brasas vivas sobre a cabeça dele,e o SENHOR recompensará você.

23 Como o vento norte traz chuva,assim a língua fingida traz o olhar irado.