Proverbs 6

World English Bible (WEB)

27 Ref Can a man scoop fire into his lap, And his clothes not be burned?

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

29 Ref So is he who goes in to his neighbor's wife. Whoever touches her will not be unpunished.

30 Ref Men don't despise a thief, If he steals to satisfy himself 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:

King James Version (KJV)

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;

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