Other translations
New Catholic Bible
As water extinguishes a blazing fire, so almsgiving atones for sins.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
As water extinguishes a blazing fire, so almsgiving atones for sin.
Good News Translation®
Giving to the poor can make up for sin, just as water can put out a blazing fire.
Wycliffe Bible
Water quencheth (a) fire burning, and alms-[deeds] against-standeth sins.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Water extinguishes a blazing fire: so almsgiving atones for sin.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
As water extinguishes a blazing fire, so almsgiving atones for sin.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
As water extinguishes a blazing fire, so almsgiving atones for sin.
Common English Bible © 2011
Water will put out a blazing fire, and giving to those in need will make up for sins.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
As water quenches a flaming fire, so almsgiving atones for sins.
Revised Standard Version
Water extinguishes a blazing fire: so almsgiving atones for sin.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
As water extinguishes a blazing fire, so almsgiving atones for sin.