Ecclesiastes 10:9-11

The Message

⁹ Safety first: Quarrying stones is dangerous.
Be alert: Felling trees is hazardous.

¹⁰ Remember: The duller the ax the harder the work;
Use your head: The more brains, the less muscle.

¹¹ If the snake bites before it’s been charmed,
What’s the point in then sending for the charmer?