Ecclesiastes 10:9 - Common English Bible

Whoever quarries stones may be injured by them; whoever splits logs may be endangered by them.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Whoever removes [landmark] stones or hews out [new ones with similar intent] will be hurt with them, and he who fells trees will be endangered by them. [Prov. 26:27.]

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever carries away stones will be harmed by them. And whoever cuts down trees will be wounded by them.