^{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,

^{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: