Holy Scripture
Proverbs 25:21
A church father on this verse
“The apostle Paul teaches us in the clearest possible way that alms are to be distributed to everybody, when he says, "Let us be tireless, while we have the time, in doing good to all, though supremely to those at home in the faith." This indeed makes it plain enough that in works of this kind the just are to be given…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
21If thine enemy hunger, feed him; If he thirst, give him drink;
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In context
19The way of the wicked and the foot of the transgressor shall perish in an evil day.
20As vinegar is bad for a sore, So trouble befalling the body afflicts the heart. a As a moth in a garment, and a worm in wood, So the grief of a man hurts the heart.
— Proverbs 25:21 —
22For so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, And the Lord shall reward thee with good.
23The north wind raises clouds; So an impudent face provokes the tongue.