Ecclesiastes 10:9
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Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 10:9
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who quarries stones may be hurt by them, and he who splits logs may be endangered by them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; `and' he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who gets out stones from the earth will be damaged by them, and in the cutting of wood there is danger.
- Basic English Bible
Whoso removeth stones is hurt therewith; he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
- Darby Bible
Whoever removeth stones shall be hurt by them; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered by it.
- Webster's Bible
Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered thereby.
- World English Bible
Whoso is removing stones is grieved by them, Whoso is cleaving trees endangered by them.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Whoso quarrieth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 10:9
10:9 Whoso removeth - Stones too heavy for them: who rashly attempts things too high and hard for them.
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