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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 6, Verse 27

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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.
King James Version
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
American Standard Version
Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?
New English Translation
Can a man hold fire against his chest without burning his clothes?
World English Bible
Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned?
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Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
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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;
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But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
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[But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
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A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
34
For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
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He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
2
Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.