27Can a man hide fire in his bosom, and his garments not burn?


In Context

24 That they may keep thee from the evil woman, and from the flattering tongue of the stranger.

25 Let not thy heart covet her beauty, be not caught with her winks:

26 For the price of a harlot is scarce one loaf: but the woman catcheth the precious soul of a man.

27 Can a man hide fire in his bosom, and his garments not burn?

28 Or can he walk upon hot coals, and his feet not be burnt?

29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife, shall not be clean when he shall touch her.

Proverbs 6:27 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

6:27Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned?

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

6:27Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his garments not be burned?

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

6:27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:27Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned?

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

6:27Doth a man take fire into his bosom, And are his garments not burnt?