¹² Hatred stirs old quarrels, but love overlooks insults.

¹⁷ It is better to eat soup with someone you love than steak with someone you hate.

⁵ Mocking the poor is mocking the God who made them. He will punish those who rejoice at others’ misfortunes.

¹⁷ Do not rejoice when your enemy meets trouble. Let there be no gladness when he falls— ¹⁸ for the Lord may be displeased with you and stop punishing him!

^21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food! If he is thirsty, give him something to drink! This will make him feel ashamed of himself, and God will reward you.