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Proverbs 6:28
Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
Proverbs 6:28 · King James Version
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Proverbs 6:28 in other translations
Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet?
Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?
Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?
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In context
25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
26 For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.
27 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
28 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.
30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
31 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
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