Can a man scoop fire into his lap without burning his 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 on account of a prostitute one is reduced to a loaf of bread; a man’s wife preys on your precious life.
Or can a man walk upon hot coals without scorching his feet?
So also the tongue is a small member—yet it boasts of great things. See how so small a fire sets a blaze so great a forest!