Proverbs 6:27
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
In other versions
Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?
ASV
May a man take fire to his breast without burning his clothing?
BBE
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his garments not be burned?
DBY
Can a man scoop fire into his lap, And his clothes not be burned?
WEB
Doth a man take fire into his bosom, And are his garments not burnt?
YLT
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
ENG
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
WBT
Can a man embrace fire and his clothes not be burned?
BSB
In context
25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
26For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life.
27Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
28Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
29So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.