Proverbs 6:27

Revised Version 1885

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

Cross References

Proverbs 6:26

For on account of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: And the adulteress hunteth for the precious life.

Proverbs 6:28

Or can one walk upon hot coals, And his feet not be scorched?

James 3:5

So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!