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 · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Or may one go on lighted coals, and his feet not be burned?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Doth a man walk on the hot coals, And are his feet not scorched?

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Or can he walk upon hot coals, and his feet not be burnt?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?

Context

v.27Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?

v.28This passage

v.29So he that goeth in to his neighbor’s wife; Whosoever toucheth her shall not be unpunished.

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