Proverbs 6:27
What does Proverbs 6:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 6:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949May a man take fire to his breast without burning his clothing?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Doth a man take fire into his bosom, And are his garments not burnt?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Can a man hide fire in his bosom, and his garments not burn?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his garments not be burned?
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Hosea 7:4
They are all adulterers; they are as an oven heated by the baker; he ceaseth to stir the fire, from the kneading of the dough, until it be leavened.
- Job 31:9
If my heart hath been enticed unto a woman, And I have laid wait at my neighbor’s door;
- James 3:5
So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!
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