Ecclesiastes 10:8-11

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8 ^aHe who digs a pit may fall into it, and a ^bserpent may bite him who breaks through a wall. 9 He who quarries stones may be hurt by them, and he who splits logs may be endangered by them. 10 If the ¹axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must ²exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success. 11 If the serpent bites ¹^abefore being charmed, there is no advantage for the charmer.