Ecclesiastes 10:10

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:9

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

1 Chronicles 12:32

Of the children of Yissakhar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Yisra'el ought to do, the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brothers were at their mitzvah.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer's tongue.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The labor of fools wearies every one of them; for he doesn't know how to go to the city.

Ecclesiastes 10:9

Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered thereby.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

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

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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

Matthew 10:16

*Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Romans 16:19

For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, don't be children in thoughts, yet in malice be babies, but in thoughts be mature.

Deuteronomy 32:41

if I whet my glittering sword, My hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to my adversaries, and will recompense those who hate me.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

James 1:5

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.