Proverbs 6
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
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:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
27 Ref Doth a man take fire into his bosom, And are his garments not burnt?
28 Doth a man walk on the hot coals, And are his feet not scorched?
29 Ref So `is' he who hath gone in unto the wife of his neighbour, None who doth touch her is innocent.
30 Ref They do not despise the thief, When he stealeth to fill his soul when he is hungry,
American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)
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: