Ecclesiastes 10:9 — compare English translations
Compare translationsEcclesiastes 10:9 in 3 English versions, beneath the original-language interlinear. Each original word links to its lexicon entry, so you can weigh the renderings against the morphology yourself. Full word study →
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World English Bible Public Domain
Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered thereby.
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King James Version Public Domain
Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.
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unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
One who pulls up stones will be hurt by them; one who splits wood will be endangered by them.
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