King James Version
Read in contextSurely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
All translations
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer's tongue.
If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.
If the serpent biteth without enchantment, Then there is no advantage to a master of the tongue.
If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.