Ecclesiastes 10:11

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.

In context

9 The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.

10 If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.

11 If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.

12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.

13 The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.
KJV King James Version: Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
WEB World English Bible: If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer’s tongue.
ASV American Standard Version: If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: If the serpent biteth without enchantment, Then there is no advantage to a master of the tongue.
DBY Darby Translation: If the serpent bite before enchantment, then the charmer hath no advantage.
WBS Webster Bible: Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.