Ecclesiastes 10:10

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Cross References

James 1:5

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Colossians 4:5

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

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The labor of fools wearieth every one of them; for he knoweth not how to go to the city.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brethren, be not children in mind: yet in malice be ye babes, but in mind be men.

1 Kings 3:9

Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this thy great people?

Romans 16:19

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore over you: but I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple unto that which is evil.

Matthew 10:16

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

1 Chronicles 12:32

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

Deuteronomy 32:41

If I whet my glittering sword, And my hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine adversaries, And will recompense them that hate me.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

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

Ecclesiastes 10:9

Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.