Proverbs 6:28
What does Proverbs 6:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 6:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Or can one walk upon hot coals, And his feet not be scorched?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Or can one walk upon hot coals, And his feet not be scorched?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Or may one go on lighted coals, and his feet not be burned?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Doth a man walk on the hot coals, And are his feet not scorched?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Or can he walk upon hot coals, and his feet not be burnt?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?
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