Can fire be carried in the bosom without burning one’s clothes?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man scoop fire into his lap and his clothes not get burned?
Would a man be able to conceal fire in his bosom, so that his garments would not burn?
Can a man hide fire in his bosom, and his garments not burn?
for a prostitute’s fee is only a loaf of bread, but the wife of another stalks a man’s precious life.
Or can one walk on hot coals without scorching the feet?
So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great exploits. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!