Main Thought:
When you wish revenge on an enemy, remember the proverb “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” (Prov. 25:21–22, Rom. 12:20)
Psalm 140:7-13
O Lord, my Lord, the strength of my salvation,
you have covered my head in the day of battle.
Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;
do not further their evil plot, or they will be exalted!
As for the head of those who surround me,
let the mischief of their lips overwhelm them!
Let burning coals fall upon them!
Let them be cast into fire,
into miry pits, no more to rise!
Let not the slanderer be established in the land;
let evil hunt down the violent man speedily!
I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted,
and will execute justice for the needy.
Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name;
the upright shall dwell in your presence.
Prayer
O Lord, God of strength, bring to naught the counsels of Your enemies, and frustrate their wicked designs. Turn the hearts of our enemies that they may cease their hatred against us, and create in us peaceable hearts that do not cherish hate and do not seek revenge, but crave peace with all men and strive to follow those things which make for peace, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.