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Ecclesiastes 10:9

Ecclesiastes 10:9 is verse 9 of Ecclesiastes chapter 10, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.

Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.

Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered by it.

Ecclesiastes 10:7–11 · Berean Standard Bible

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.

10 If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.

11 If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.

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