¹² Or for an egg, will give him a scorpion?

⁶ And you, son of man, have no fear of them or of their words, even if sharp thorns are round you and you are living among scorpions: have no fear of their words and do not be overcome by their looks, for they are an uncontrolled people.

¹⁹ See, I have given you power to put your feet on snakes and evil beasts, and over all the strength of him who is against you: and nothing will do you damage.

¹⁰ And they have pointed tails like scorpions; and in their tails is their power to give men wounds for five months.