In Proverbs 24:29, the prohibition against retaliation complements the positive command to do good to enemies, both from the same wisdom tradition.

In 1 Samuel 24:19, Saul acknowledges that David's mercy on his enemy merits God's reward—a direct parallel to the proverb's promise.

In 2 Kings 6:22, Elisha commands feeding captured enemies, a narrative enactment of the command to feed an enemy.

In 2 Kings 6:23, the feast brings peace, illustrating the result of heaping coals of fire—turning enemies into allies.

In 2 Chronicles 28:15, Israelites provide food and drink to captives, embodying the mercy toward enemies commanded here.

In Matthew 5:44, Jesus commands loving enemies — the same principle behind heaping coals of fire as an act of kindness.

Luke 6:27 parallels Matthew 5:44, reinforcing Jesus' teaching to love enemies — echoing the generosity of heaping coals.

Romans 12:20 directly quotes Proverbs 25:22, applying the same verse to Christian love for enemies.