Ecclesiastes 10:11
ESV
If the serpent bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage to the charmer.
NIV
If a snake bites before it is charmed, the charmer receives no fee.
NASB
If the serpent bites before being charmed, there is no benefit for the charmer.
CSB
If the snake bites before it is charmed, then there is no advantage for the charmer.
NLT
If a snake bites before you charm it, what’s the use of being a snake charmer?
KJV
Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
NKJV
A serpent may bite when it is not charmed; The babbler is no different.
