Ecclesiastes 10:10
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10If the iron tbe blunt, and he do not uwhet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is xprofitable to ydirect.
Cross references
- tSo Jer. 31. 29, 30. Ezek. 18. 2 in the Heb.
- uEzek. 21. 21 (Heb.).
- xSee ch. 1. 3.
- ySee ch. 11. 6 marg.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge,
he must use more strength,
but wisdom helps one to succeed.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
If the ax is dull
and its edge unsharpened,
more strength is needed,
but skill will bring success.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge,
then one must exert more strength;
however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Using a dull ax requires great strength,
so sharpen the blade.
That’s the value of wisdom;
it helps you succeed.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
If the ax is blunt but one does not sharpen its edge,
he must exert more effort,
but the advantage of wisdom is it brings success.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
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.
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