Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

See, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Be then as wise as snakes, and as gentle as doves.

Ιδου, εγω σας αποστελλω ως προβατα εν μεσω λυκων· γινεσθε λοιπον φρονιμοι ως οι οφεις και απλοι ως αι περιστεραι.

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

“Behold, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.