And whoever breaks through a wall will be bitten by a serpent.
And one does not sharpen the edge,
Then he must use more strength;
But wisdom1 brings success.
| << Ecclesiastes 10:7 | Ecclesiastes 10:9 >> |
American Standard Version
He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a wall, a serpent shall bite him.
Amplified® Bible
He who digs a pit [for others] will fall into it, and whoever breaks through a fence {or} a [stone] wall, a serpent will bite him.
Contemporary English Version
If you dig a pit, you might fall in; if you break down a wall, a snake might bite you.
Darby English Version
He that diggeth a pit falleth into it; and whoso breaketh down a hedge, a serpent biteth him.
Good News Bible
If you dig a pit, you fall in it; if you break through a wall, a snake bites you.
King James Version
He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
New American Standard Bible
He who digs a pit may fall into it, and a serpent may bite him who breaks through a wall.
New International Version
Whoever digs a pit may fall into it;
whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.
New King James Version
He who digs a pit will fall into it,
And whoever breaks through a wall will be bitten by a serpent.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who digs a pit may fall into it, and a serpent may bite him who breaks through a wall.
Revised Standard Version
He who digs a pit will fall into it; and a serpent will bite him who breaks through a wall.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is digging a pit falleth into it, And whoso is breaking a hedge, a serpent biteth him.
| << Ecclesiastes 10:7 | Ecclesiastes 10:9 >> |
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