21If he who is hating thee doth hunger, cause him to eat bread, And if he thirst, cause him to drink water.


In Context

18 A maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, Is the man testifying against his neighbour a false testimony.

19 A bad tooth, and a tottering foot, Is the confidence of the treacherous in a day of adversity.

20 Whoso is taking away a garment in a cold day, Is as vinegar on nitre, And a singer of songs on a sad heart.

21 If he who is hating thee doth hunger, cause him to eat bread, And if he thirst, cause him to drink water.

22 For coals thou art putting on his head, And Jehovah giveth recompense to thee.

23 A north wind bringeth forth rain, And a secret tongue — indignant faces.

Proverbs 25:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

25:21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

25:21If thy enemy be hungry, give him to eat: if he thirst, give him water to drink:

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

25:21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

25:21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:21If thy enemy shall hunger, give him bread to eat; and if he shall thirst, give him water to drink:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:21If your enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: