Ecclesiastes 10:9

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:9

BSB
The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.
AKJV
Whoever removes stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that splits wood shall be endangered thereby.
CPDV
Whoever carries away stones will be harmed by them. And whoever cuts down trees will be wounded by them.
ERV
Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
NHEB
Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered thereby.
SMT
He removing stones; shall suffer pain by them; and he cleaving woods asunder shall be endangered by them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 10:9

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Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:9
Summary
Dangerous labor brings injury inevitably
Event
Warning of occupational danger
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom