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Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
    and whoever breaks through a wall
    will be bitten by a snake.
Whoever quarries stones will be hurt by them,
    and whoever chops wood places himself at risk.
10 If an ax becomes dull from lack of sharpening,
    then one must exert greater strength,
    but skill helps one to succeed.

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Whoever digs a pit may fall into it;(A)
    whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.(B)
Whoever quarries stones may be injured by them;
    whoever splits logs may be endangered by them.(C)

10 If the ax is dull
    and its edge unsharpened,
more strength is needed,
    but skill will bring success.

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