but if anyone does succeed in snatching a glimpse [of such knowledge], he is [henceforth] pursued by a piercing flame.

Except such as snatch away something by stealth, and they are pursued by a flaming fire, of piercing brightness.

Save him who snatcheth a fragment, and there pursueth him a piercing flame.

Except him who snatches away but once, then there follows him a brightly shining flame.

Except one who snatches [some words] by theft, but they are pursued by a burning flame, piercing [in brightness].