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Proverbs 6:28
Or can a man walk upon hot coals, and, his feet, not be burned?
Proverbs 6:28 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 6:28 in other translations
Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet?
Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?
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In context
25 Do not covet her beauty, in thy heart, neither let her take thee, by her eyelashes;
26 Because, for the sake of an impure woman, [a man may be brought] even to a cake of bread,—and, a man’s wife, for a precious soul, may hunt!
27 Can a man snatch up fire in his bosom, and, his clothes, not be burned?
28 Or can a man walk upon hot coals, and, his feet, not be burned?
29 So, he that goeth in unto his neighbour’s wife, no man shall be guiltless who toucheth her!
30 Men despise not a thief, when he stealeth, to satisfy his appetite, because he is famished;
31 Yet, if found, he must pay back sevenfold, All the substance of his house, must he give:
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