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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.(A)

Whoever removes [landmark] stones or hews out [new ones with similar intent] will be hurt with them, and he who fells trees will be endangered by them.(B)

10 If the ax is dull and the man does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps him to succeed.

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