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Proverbs 25:21
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Proverbs 25:21
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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
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Proverbs 25:21 in Other Translations
KJV
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If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
ESV
21
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
NLT
21
If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink.
MSG
21
If you see your enemy hungry, go buy him lunch; if he's thirsty, bring him a drink.
CSB
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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
Proverbs 25:21 In-Context
19
Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
20
Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23
Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
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