Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered by it.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Ecclesiastes 10:9 in context
Ecclesiastes 10:6–12
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Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
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I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking like servants on the earth.
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He who digs a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.
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Selected verse
Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered by it.
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If the ax is blunt, and one doesn’t sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.
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If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer’s tongue.
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The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
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