Bible verse
The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.
Ecclesiastes 10:9 · BSB
The verses around it, from Ecclesiastes 10.
5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun—an error that proceeds from the ruler:
6 Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions.
7 I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves.
8 He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake.
9 The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.
10 If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.
11 If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.
12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.
13 The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.
KJV
Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; [and] he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.
ASV
Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
ERV
Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
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