Proverbs 6:27

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American King James Version (AKJV)

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?

Basic English Translation (BBE)

May a man take fire to his breast without burning his clothing?

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned?

English Revised Version (ERV)

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

Clarke's Proverbs 6:27 Bible Commentary

Can a man take fire - These were proverbial expressions, the meaning of which was plain to every capacity.