Devine Scripture

Proverbs 6:27

Proverbs chapter 6 · verse 27 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.26For on account of a harlota man is broughtto a piece of bread; And the adulteress hunteth for the precious life.

v.27This passage

v.28Or can one walk upon hot coals, And his feet not be scorched?

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!