Ecclesiastes 10:9

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:9

Who so remoueth stones, shall be hurt therewith: and hee that cleaueth wood, shalbe endangered thereby.
- 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

The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Whoso removeth stones is hurt therewith; he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
- Darby Bible

He that removeth stones, shall be hurt by them: and he that cutteth trees, shall be wounded by them.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
- English Revised Version

Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered thereby.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:9

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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