Ecclesiastes 10:10

Contemporary English Version 1995

If you don't sharpen your ax, it will be harder to use; if you are wise, you'll know what to do.

Cross References

James 1:5

If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.

Colossians 4:5

When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

Fools wear themselves out— they don't know enough to find their way home.

1 Corinthians 14:20

My friends, stop thinking like children. Think like mature people and be as innocent as tiny babies.

1 Kings 3:9

Please make me wise and teach me the difference between right and wrong. Then I will know how to rule your people. If you don't, there is no way I could rule this great nation of yours.

Romans 16:19

I am glad that everyone knows how well you obey the Lord. But still, I want you to understand what is good and not have anything to do with evil.

Matthew 10:16

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Deuteronomy 32:41

I will take revenge on my hateful enemies. I will sharpen my sword and let it flash like lightning.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

And I discovered that wisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness.

Ecclesiastes 10:9

You could even get hurt by chiseling a stone or chopping a log.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

The power to charm a snake does you no good if it bites you anyway.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is more powerful than weapons, yet one mistake can destroy all the good you have done.