Ecclesiastes 10:11

Ecclesiastes 10:11 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

11If a snake bites before it is charmed,

the charmer receives no fee.

11If the serpent bites before being charmed, there is no benefit for the charmer.

11If the serpent bites before being charmed, then there is no profit for the charmer.

11If the snake bites before it is charmed,

there is no profit for the charmer.

11If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.

11If the serpent bite, when he is not charmed: no better is a babbler.

11If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer’s tongue.

11Suppose a snake bites before it is charmed.

Then the snake charmer receives no payment.

11Someone may have power over dangerous snakes.

But that will not help him if the snake bites him first.

11If the serpent bites without enchantment, || Then there is no advantage to a master of the tongue.