Ecclesiastes 10:9

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

Whoever quarries stones will be hurt by them; and whoever splits logs will be endangered by them.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, then more strength must be exerted; but wisdom helps one to succeed.

Ecclesiastes 10:8

Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall will be bitten by a snake.