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Ecclesiastes 10:9-11
Expanded Bible
Ecclesiastes 10:9-11
Expanded Bible
9 anyone who ·moves [quarries] boulders might be ·hurt [injured] by them;
and anyone who ·cuts logs [splits trees] might be ·harmed [endangered] by them.
10 ·A dull ax means harder work [L If the ax is blunt and the edge is not sharp, then he must increase his efforts].
·Being wise will make it easier [L The advantage of wisdom is success].
11 If a snake bites the ·tamer [charmer] before it is ·tamed [charmed],
what good is the ·tamer [charmer]?
Ecclesiastes 10:9-11
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 10:9-11
New International Version
9 Whoever quarries stones may be injured by them;
whoever splits logs may be endangered by them.(A)
10 If the ax is dull
and its edge unsharpened,
more strength is needed,
but skill will bring success.
11 If a snake bites before it is charmed,
the charmer receives no fee.(B)
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