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Proverbs 25:21 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 25:21-22 MSG (The Message)

If you see your enemy hungry, go buy him lunch; if he’s thirsty, bring him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness, and GOD will look after you.

Proverbs 25:21 KJV (King James Version)

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

Proverbs 25:21 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink

Proverbs 25:21 NCV (New Century Version)

If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink.

Proverbs 25:21 ASV (American Standard Version)

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

Proverbs 25:21 NIV (New International Version)

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

Proverbs 25:21 NKJV (New King James Version)

If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink

Proverbs 25:21 AMP (Amplified Bible)

If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; [Matt 5:44; Rom 12:20]

Proverbs 25:21 NLT (New Living Translation)

If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink.

Proverbs 25:21 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Is your enemy hungry? Buy him lunch. Win him over with your kindness.

Proverbs 25:21 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink