Ecclesiastes 10:11

World English Bible (WEB)

If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer’s tongue.

In context

9 Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered by it.

10 If the ax is blunt, and one doesn’t sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.

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

12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

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

WEB World English Bible: If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer’s tongue.
KJV King James Version: Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
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.