^{27 Ref} May a man take fire to his breast without burning his clothing?

²⁸ Or may one go on lighted coals, and his feet not be burned?

^{29 Ref} So it is with him who goes in to his neighbour's wife; he who has anything to do with her will not go free from punishment.

^{30 Ref} Men do not have a low opinion of a thief who takes food when he is in need of it:

^{27 Ref} Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?

²⁸ Or can one walk upon hot coals, And his feet not be scorched?

^{29 Ref} So he that goeth in to his neighbor's wife; Whosoever toucheth her shall not be unpunished.

^{30 Ref} Men do not despise a thief, if he steal To satisfy himself when he is hungry:

^{27 Ref} Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

²⁸ Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

^{29 Ref} So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.

^{30 Ref} Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;