Ecc 10:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8-9 : Solomon uses examples to warn against trying to change things by force. He that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaks a hedge, a serpent shall bite him (Ecclesiastes 10:8 ). If you try to harm others or break down what is right, you may end up hurting yourself. Those who try to destroy good systems or rules often suffer the consequences.

‏ Ecclesiastes 10:8

v. 8-9: Solomon uses examples to warn against trying to change things by force. He that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaks a hedge, a serpent shall bite him (Ecclesiastes 10:8 ^a). If you try to harm others or break down what is right, you may end up hurting yourself. Those who try to destroy good systems or rules often suffer the consequences.