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1 Kings 22:27

And tell them: ‘Thus says the king: Put this man in prison, and sustain him with the bread of affliction, and with the water of distress, until I return in peace.’
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King James Version

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 Standard Version

and say, 'Thus says the king, "Put this fellow in prison and feed him meager rations of bread and water, until I come in peace."'"

New International Version

and say, 'This is what the king says: Put this fellow in prison and give him nothing but bread and water until I return safely.'"