Ecclesiastes 10

NET

11 If the snake should bite before it is charmed, the snake charmer is in trouble.


Darby

11 If the serpent bite beforeD4543 enchantment, then the charmer hath no advantageD4544.


Darby Bible Notes

before - Lit. 'without.' advantage - Or 'he who hath a tongue is no better;' the word for 'charmer here is lit. 'master of the tongue.'


KJV

11 Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babblerK4447is no better.


KJV Bible Notes

a babbler: Heb. the master of the tongue.