11. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Ecclesiastes 10:11:1 ⧉אִם־יִשֹּׁ֥ךְimyishokhif he bites Ecclesiastes 10:11:2 ⧉הַנָּחָ֖שׁhanakhashthe serpent Ecclesiastes 10:11:3 ⧉בְּלוֹא־לָ֑חַשׁbelolakhashwithout whispering or enchantment Ecclesiastes 10:11:4 ⧉וְאֵ֣יןveenand there is not Ecclesiastes 10:11:5 ⧉יִתְר֔וֹןyitreonadvantage or profit Ecclesiastes 10:11:6 ⧉לְבַ֖עַלlevaalto the master of Ecclesiastes 10:11:7 ⧉הַלָּשֽׁוֹן׃halashonthe tongue |
11. Formal Translation If the serpent bites without incantation, there is no advantage to the master of the tongue. |
11. Dynamic Translation If a snake bites before any charm is applied, the charmer gains no profit. |