Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Ecclesiastes 10:9
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Berean Standard Bible
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.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Ecclesiastes 10
7 I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
8 He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake.
9 The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.
11 If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.
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