A man is reduced to a crust of bread;
bAnd1 an adulteress will cprey upon his precious life.
He may have to give up all the substance of his house.
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American Standard Version
Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?
Amplified® Bible
Can a man take fire in his bosom and his clothes not be burned?
Contemporary English Version
If you carry burning coals, you burn your clothes;
Darby English Version
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his garments not be burned?
Good News Bible
Can you carry fire against your chest without burning your clothes?
King James Version
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
New American Standard Bible
Can a man take fire in his bosom And his clothes not be burned?
New International Version
Can a man scoop fire into his lap
without his clothes being burned?
New King James Version
Can a man take fire to his bosom,
And his clothes not be burned?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Can a man take fire in his bosom And his clothes not catch on fire?
Revised Standard Version
Can a man carry fire in his bosom and his clothes not be burned?
Young's Literal Translation
Doth a man take fire into his bosom, And are his garments not burnt?
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