Ecclesiastes 10:9 cpdv — Whoever carries away stones will be harmed by them. And whoever cuts down trees will be wounded by them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Whoever carries away stones will be harmed by them. And whoever cuts down trees will be wounded by them. "

— Ecclesiastes 10:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ecclesiastes 10 — Context

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a foolish man appointed to a high dignity, and the rich sitting beneath him.

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I have seen servants on horses, and princes walking on the ground like servants.

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Whoever digs a pit will fall into it. And whoever tears apart a hedge, a snake will bite him.

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Whoever carries away stones will be harmed by them. And whoever cuts down trees will be wounded by them.

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If the iron is dull, and if it was not that way before, but has been made dull by much labor, then it will be sharpened. And wisdom will follow after diligence.

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Whoever slanders in secret is nothing less than a snake that bites silently.

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Words from the mouth of a wise man are graceful, but the lips of a foolish man will throw him down with violence.

Ecclesiastes 10:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 10:9 say?
Ecclesiastes 10:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Whoever carries away stones will be harmed by them. And whoever cuts down trees will be wounded by them. ”
Where is Ecclesiastes 10:9 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 10:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 10, verse 9.
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.
What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?
Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.
What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 10:9.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 10:9 in?
Ecclesiastes 10:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 10:9?
Ecclesiastes 10:9 reads (CPDV): “Whoever carries away stones will be harmed by them. And whoever cuts down trees will be wounded by them. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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