Proverbs 6:27

Modern English Version

Can a man carry fire next to his bosom without burning his clothes?

Cross References

Proverbs 6:26

for the price of a prostitute leaves a man with a loaf of bread, and an adulteress preys upon his precious life.

Proverbs 6:28

Can one walk on hot coals without scorching his feet?

James 3:5

Even so, the tongue is a little part of the body and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles.