He asked for water. She gave him milk. She brought him butter in a lordly dish.
Parallel translations
- KJV He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish.
- BSB He asked for water, and she gave him milk. In a magnificent bowl she brought him curds.
- NKJV He asked for water, she gave milk; She brought out cream in a lordly bowl.
- NASB “He asked for water, she gave him milk; In a magnificent bowl she brought him curds.
- NLT Sisera asked for water, and she gave him milk. In a bowl fit for nobles, she brought him yogurt.
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- Judg 4:19–21He said to her, “Please give me a little water to drink; for I am thirsty.” She opened a bottle of milk, and gave him a drink, and covered him.
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