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

Other Translations of Proverbs 25:21

New International Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

21 If you see your enemy hungry, go buy him lunch; if he's thirsty, bring him a drink.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:21

Commentary on Proverbs 25:21-22

(Read Proverbs 25:21-22)

The precept to love even our enemies is an Old Testament commandment. Our Saviour has shown his own great example in loving us when we were enemies.

22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.

Other Translations of Proverbs 25:22

New International Version

22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

English Standard Version

22 for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

The Message

22 Your generosity will surprise him with goodness, and God will look after you.

New King James Version

22 For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the Lord will reward you.

New Living Translation

22 You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the Lord will reward you.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:22

Commentary on Proverbs 25:21-22

(Read Proverbs 25:21-22)

The precept to love even our enemies is an Old Testament commandment. Our Saviour has shown his own great example in loving us when we were enemies.