Ecclesiastes 10:11

English Standard Version

11 If the serpent bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage to the charmer. (Jer 8:17)

New International Version

11 If a snake bites before it is charmed, the charmer receives no fee.

New International Reader’s Version

11 Suppose a snake bites before it is charmed. Then the snake charmer receives no payment.

King James Version

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