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Ecclesiastes 10:9
The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.
King James Version
Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.
World English Bible
Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered by it.
American Standard Version
Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
Geneva Bible 1599
He that remooueth stones, shall hurt himselfe thereby, and hee that cutteth wood, shall be in danger thereby.
Darby Translation
Whoso removeth stones is hurt therewith; he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is removing stones is grieved by them, Whoso is cleaving trees endangered by them.
Bible in Basic English
He who gets out stones from the earth will be damaged by them, and in the cutting of wood there is danger.
8He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake.
10If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.
Read Ecclesiastes 10