ESV: If the serpent bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage to the charmer.
NIV: If a snake bites before it is charmed, the charmer receives no fee.
NASB: If the serpent bites before being charmed, there is no benefit for the charmer.
CSB: If the snake bites before it is charmed, then there is no advantage for the charmer.
NLT: If a snake bites before you charm it, what’s the use of being a snake charmer?
KJV: Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
NKJV: A serpent may bite when it is not charmed; The babbler is no different.
