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Whoever digs a pit may fall into it,
and whoever breaks through a fence may be bitten by a snake.
Whoever quarries stones may be hurt by them,
and whoever splits logs may be endangered by them.
10 If the iron axe is blunt
    and one doesn’t sharpen the edge,
then he must exert more force.
So wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

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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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