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Ecclesiastes 10:11

Whoever slanders in secret is nothing less than a snake that bites silently
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

If the serpent bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage to the charmer.

New International Version

If a snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.