Ecclesiastes 10:9

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Whoso is removing stones is grieved by them, Whoso is cleaving trees endangered by them.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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