NET Bible
"One who quarries stones may be injured by them; one who splits logs may be endangered by them."
— Ecclesiastes 10:9, NET Bible
“Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.”
“Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby. ”
“Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered thereby.”
“He that removeth stones, shall be hurt by them: and he that cutteth trees, shall be wounded by them.”
“He who gets out stones from the earth will be damaged by them, and in the cutting of wood there is danger.”
“Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.”
Fools are placed in many positions of authority, while wealthy men sit in lowly positions.
I have seen slaves on horseback and princes walking on foot like slaves.
Wisdom is Needed to Avert Dangers in Everyday Life One who digs a pit may fall into it, and one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.
One who quarries stones may be injured by them; one who splits logs may be endangered by them.
If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
If the snake should bite before it is charmed, the snake charmer is in trouble.
Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.