so that anyone who seeks to learn [the unknowable] by stealth is pursued by a flame clear to see.

But any that gains a hearing by stealth, is pursued by a flaming fire, bright (to see).

Save him who stealeth the hearing, and them doth a clear flame pursue.

But he who steals a hearing; so there follows him a visible flame.

Except one who steals a hearing and is pursued by a clear burning flame.