9 But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

9 But if they can’t control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It’s better to marry than to burn with lust.

9 but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

9 But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry. It is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire.

9 But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

9 But if they have not control over themselves, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn.

9 However, if you cannot control your desires, you should get married. It is better for you to marry than to burn ⸤with sexual desire⸥. 

9 But if they do not have self-control, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with desire.

9 But if they are not practicing self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to be aflame with passion.

9 But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire.

9 But if you can’t control yourselves, you should get married. It is better to get married than to burn with sexual longing.

9 But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.