Ecclesiastes 10:10

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

If the axe is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge, then one must exert more strength; however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.

Cross References

James 1:5

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God #– #who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly #– #and it will be given to him.

Colossians 4:5

Act wisely towards outsiders, making the most of the time.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The struggles of fools weary them, for they don’t know how to go to the city.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, don’t be childish in your thinking, but be infants in regard to evil and adult in your thinking.

1 Kings 3:9

So give your servant a receptive heart to judge  your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of yours? ’

Romans 16:19

The report of your obedience has reached everyone.  Therefore I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise about what is good, and yet innocent about what is evil.

Matthew 10:16

‘Look, I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

1 Chronicles 12:32

From the Issacharites, who understood the times  and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their relatives under their command.

Deuteronomy 32:41

when I sharpen my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold of judgement, I will take vengeance on my adversaries and repay those who hate me.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

And I realised that there is an advantage to wisdom over folly, like the advantage of light over darkness.

Ecclesiastes 10:9

The one who quarries stones may be hurt by them; the one who splits logs may be endangered by them.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

If the snake bites before it is charmed, then there is no advantage for the charmer.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much good.