Proverbs 25:21

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:21

BSB
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
AKJV
If your enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
CPDV
If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
ERV
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
NHEB
If your enemy is hungry, give him something to eat. If he is thirsty, give him something to drink,
SMT
If thine enemy hunger, give him bread to eat; and if he thirst, give him water to drink:

Commentary for Proverbs 25:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 25:21
Summary
Show kindness to adversaries through basic provision
Event
Commanding care for enemies
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom