Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 6:27
“Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 6:27 Context
24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. 25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids. 26For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life. 27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? 28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? 29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent. 30Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
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Translation Details for Proverbs 6:27
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Other Translations for Proverbs 6:27
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 6:27
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 6:27
6:25 Eye - lids - With her wanton glances,
Can a man take fire in his bosome, and his clothes not be burnt?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Can a man take fire in his bosom And his clothes not be burned?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?
- American Standard Version (1901)
May a man take fire to his breast without burning his clothing?
- Basic English Bible
Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned?
- Berean Standard Bible Bible
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his garments not be burned?
- Darby Bible
Can a man hide fire in his bosom, and his garments not burn?
- Douay-Rheims Bible
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
- English Revised Version
Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned?
- World English Bible