Proverbs 6:27

Bible in Basic English 1965

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

Cross References

Proverbs 6:26

For a loose woman is looking for a cake of bread, but another man's wife goes after one's very life.

Proverbs 6:28

Or may one go on lighted coals, and his feet not be burned?

James 3:5

Even so the tongue is a small part of the body, but it takes credit for great things. How much wood may be lighted by a very little fire!