8 He who digs a pit will fall into it,
and a serpent will bite him who breaks through a wall.
9 He who quarries stones is hurt by them,
and he who splits logs is endangered by them.
10 If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge,
he must use more strength,
but wisdom helps one to succeed. [1]
11 If the serpent bites before it is charmed,
there is no advantage to the charmer.
and a serpent will bite him who breaks through a wall.
9 He who quarries stones is hurt by them,
and he who splits logs is endangered by them.
10 If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge,
he must use more strength,
but wisdom helps one to succeed. [1]
11 If the serpent bites before it is charmed,
there is no advantage to the charmer.
- What is the common thread behind these various warnings?
- Why do accidents happen?
- How can accident be avoided?
- How does foolishness frequently result in harm?
- How does foolishness make life harder than it has to be?
- Why is foolishness like playing with poisonous snakes?
- When have you acted foolishly and what were the results?
- What is the advantage of wisdom in your daily life?
- When have you acted wisely and had success?
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