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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.

American Standard Version (ASV)

If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If a snake gives a bite before the word of power is said, then there is no longer any use in the word of power.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Muerde la serpiente cuando no está encantada, y el lenguaraz no es mejor.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si la serpiente muere antes de ser hechizada, de nada sirve el encantador.

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