Ecclesiastes 10:10

Good News Translation

If your ax is dull and you don't sharpen it, you have to work harder to use it. It is smarter to plan ahead.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:9

So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?”

Ecclesiastes 10:11

Knowing how to charm a snake is of no use if you let the snake bite first.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

Only someone too stupid to find his way home would wear himself out with work.

Ecclesiastes 10:9

If you work in a stone quarry, you get hurt by stones. If you split wood, you get hurt doing it.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

Oh, I know, “Wisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom does more good than weapons, but one sinner can undo a lot of good.

Matthew 10:16

“Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves.

Romans 16:19

Everyone has heard of your loyalty to the gospel, and for this reason I am happy about you. I want you to be wise about what is good, but innocent in what is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Do not be like children in your thinking, my friends; be children so far as evil is concerned, but be grown up in your thinking.

Deuteronomy 32:41

that I will sharpen my flashing sword and see that justice is done. I will take revenge on my enemies and punish those who hate me.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have.

James 1:5

But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all.