Ecclesiastes 10:10

American King James Version (1999)

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.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:9

Give therefore your servant an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this your so great a people?

1 Chronicles 12:32

And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brothers were at their commandment.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The labor of the foolish wearies every one of them, because he knows not how to go to the city.

Ecclesiastes 10:9

Whoever removes stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that splits wood shall be endangered thereby.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroys much good.

Matthew 10:16

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the middle of wolves: be you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Romans 16:19

For your obedience is come abroad to all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise to that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, be not children in understanding: however, in malice be you children, but in understanding be men.

Deuteronomy 32:41

If I whet my glittering sword, and my hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to my enemies, and will reward them that hate me.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

James 1:5

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraides not; and it shall be given him.