If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps one to succeed.
Ecclesiastes 10:9 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) He who quarries stones is hurt by them; and he who splits logs is endangered by them. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Whoever removes [landmark] stones or hews out [new ones with similar intent] will be hurt with them, and he who fells trees will be endangered by them. [Prov. 26:27.] American Standard Version (1901) Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby. Common English Bible Whoever quarries stones may be injured by them; whoever splits logs may be endangered by them. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever carries away stones will be harmed by them. And whoever cuts down trees will be wounded by them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that removeth stones, shall be hurt by them: and he that cutteth trees, shall be wounded by them. |
If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps one to succeed.
He who digs a pit will fall into it; and a serpent will bite him who breaks through a wall.