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If a snake bites before you charm it, what’s the use of being a snake charmer?
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American Standard Version
If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.
Christian Standard Bible
If the snake bites before it is charmed, then there is no advantage for the charmer.
English Standard Version
If the serpent bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage to the charmer.
King James Version
Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
New American Standard Bible
If the serpent bites before being charmed, there is no benefit for the charmer.
New International Version
If a snake bites before it is charmed, the charmer receives no fee.
New King James Version
A serpent may bite when it is not charmed; The babbler is no different.
World English Bible
If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer’s tongue.