Berean Standard Bible
“Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned?”
Proverbs 6 warns against several dangers: rash financial guarantees, laziness, deceit and adultery. The last section uses vivid pictures to show how a moment of desire can lead to long-term consequences.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned?
World English Bible (WEB)
Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned?
King James Version (KJV)
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
American Standard Version (ASV)
Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
May a man take fire to his breast without burning his clothing?
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
¿Tomará el hombre fuego en su seno, sin que sus vestidos se quemen?
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
¿Podría alguien echarse fuego en el pecho sin quemarse la ropa?
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