Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleIf the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success. King James Bible 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. American Standard Version 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. Darby Bible Translation If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he apply more strength; but wisdom is profitable to give success. Douay-Rheims Bible If the iron be blunt, and be not as before, but be made blunt, with much labour it shall be sharpened: and after industry shall follow wisdom. English Revised Version 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. Young's Literal Translation If the iron hath been blunt, And he the face hath not sharpened, Then doth he increase strength, And wisdom is advantageous to make right. Ecclesiastes 10:10 /ecclesiastes/10-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:10 /ecclesiastes/10-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:10 |
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