Ecclesiastes 10:9

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The one who quarries stones may be hurt by them; the one who splits logs may be endangered by them.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 10:8

The one who digs a pit may fall into it, and the one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If the axe is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge, then one must exert more strength; however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.