Proverbs 6:27 “Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned?”

Proverbs 6:27

Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

World English Bible

Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned?

American Standard Version

Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?

Geneva Bible 1599

Can a man take fire in his bosome, and his clothes not be burnt?

Darby Translation

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his garments not be burned?

Young's Literal Translation

Doth a man take fire into his bosom, And are his garments not burnt?

Bible in Basic English

May a man take fire to his breast without burning his clothing?

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In context

26For the levy of the prostitute is poverty, and the adulteress preys upon your very life.

28Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet?

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