Matthew 6:17

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
- King James Version

"But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head, and wash thy face;
- American Standard Version (1901)

But when you go without food, put oil on your head and make your face clean;
- Basic English Bible

But *thou*, [when] fasting, anoint thy head and wash thy face,
- Darby Bible

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head, and wash thy face;
- Webster's Bible

But, whenever you fast, pour perfume on your hair and wash your face,
- Weymouth Bible

But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face;
- World English Bible

But whanne thou fastist, anoynte thin heed, and waische thi face,
- Wycliffe Bible

`But thou, fasting, anoint thy head, and wash thy face,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 6:17

6:17 Anoint thy head - So the Jews frequently did. Dress thyself as usual.

People's Bible Notes for Matthew 6:17

Mt 6:17 Anoint thine head. That is, dress as usual. Wash thy face. The usual practice before eating.