Ecclesiastes 10:11

Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:11

BSB
If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.
AKJV
Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
CPDV
Whoever slanders in secret is nothing less than a snake that bites silently.
ERV
If the serpent bite before it be charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.
NHEB
If the serpent bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer's tongue.
SMT
If a serpent will bite without magic; and no preeminence to the possessor of the tongue.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:11
Summary
Silence preferable to useless speech
Event
Condemnation of excessive talking
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom