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

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

BBE - If a snake gives a bite before the word of power is said, then there is no longer any use in the word of power.

WEB - If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer's tongue.

YLT - If the serpent biteth without enchantment, Then there is no advantage to a master of the tongue.

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