1 Kings 22:27

And say, Thus sayth the King, Put this fellow in the prison, and feede him with bread of affliction, and with water of afflictiō, vntil I come in peace.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

and say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this man in prison and feed him sparingly with bread and water until I return safely.'""
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And say, It is the king's order that this man is to be put in prison and given prison food till I come again in peace.
- Basic English Bible

and tell them that this is what the king says: 'Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.'"
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

and thou shalt say, Thus says the king: Put this [man] in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.
- Darby Bible

And tell them: Thus saith the king: Put this man in prison, and feed him with bread of affliction, and water of distress, till I return in peace.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

and say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.
- English Revised Version

Say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace."'"
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 22:27

22:27 Bread, &c. - With a very course and sparing diet, whereby he maybe only supported to endure his torment.