Ecclesiastes 10:9

“Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith,.... That carries them from the quarry, where they are dug; or takes them…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ecclesiastes 10:8-10

The figures seem to be taken from the work of building up and pulling down houses. In their general application, they…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ecclesiastes 10:4-11

The scope of these verses is to keep subjects loyal and dutiful to the government. In Solomon's reign the people were…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith The words are referred by some commentators to an act like that of the…