


Ecclesiastes 10:10
Bible Versions
If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom [is] profitable to direct.
If the [hatchet's] iron [blade] is blunt, and [its user] doesn't sharpen it, he will have to exert more effort; but the expert has the advantage of his skill.
If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.
If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
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