Ecclesiastes 10:10

Bible in Basic English 1965

If the iron has no edge, and he does not make it sharp, then he has to put out more strength; but wisdom makes things go well.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:9

Give your servant, then, a wise heart for judging your people, able to see what is good and what evil; for who is able to be the judge of this great people?

1 Chronicles 12:32

And of the children of Issachar, there were two hundred chiefs, men who had expert knowledge of the times and what it was best for Israel to do, and all their brothers were under their orders.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

If a snake gives a bite before the word of power is said, then there is no longer any use in the word of power.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The work of the foolish will be a weariness to him, because he has no knowledge of the way to the town.

Ecclesiastes 10:9

He who gets out stones from the earth will be damaged by them, and in the cutting of wood there is danger.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

Then I saw that wisdom is better than foolish waysas the light is better than the dark.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than instruments of war, but one sinner is the destruction of much good.

Matthew 10:16

See, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Be then as wise as snakes, and as gentle as doves.

Romans 16:19

For all have knowledge of how you do what you are ordered. For this reason I have joy in you, but it is my desire that you may be wise in what is good, and without knowledge of evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

My brothers, do not be children in mind: in evil be as little children, but in mind be of full growth.

Deuteronomy 32:41

If I make sharp my shining sword, and my hand is outstretched for judging, I will give punishment to those who are against me, and their right reward to my haters.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.

James 1:5

But if any man among you is without wisdom, let him make his request to God, who gives freely to all without an unkind word, and it will be given to him.