Ecclesiastes 10:11

King James Version (KJV)

Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.

In context

9 Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.

10 If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.

11 Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.

12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.
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.