Proverbs 6:27

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

26 For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.

27 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 So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.

KJV King James Version: Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
WEB World English Bible: Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned?
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned?
ASV American Standard Version: Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Doth a man take fire into his bosom, And are his garments not burnt?
DBY Darby Translation: Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his garments not be burned?
WBS Webster Bible: Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?