Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 6:27 in English Standard Version "Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned?" Job 31:12 for that would be a fire that consumes as far as Abaddon, and it would burn to the root all my increase. Ps 79:12 Return sevenfold into the lap of our neighbors the taunts with which they have taunted you, O Lord!