Ecclesiastes 10:10

Modern English Version

If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom is profitable to succeed.

Cross References

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally and without criticism, and it will be given to him.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, wisely using the opportunity.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The toil of fools wearies them, for they do not even know the way to the city!

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not be children in your thinking; rather be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.

1 Kings 3:9

Give Your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and bad, for who is able to judge among so great a people?”

Romans 16:19

Your obedience has become known to all men. Therefore I am glad on your behalf. Yet I want you to be wise in what is good, and innocent in what is evil.

Matthew 10:16

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

1 Chronicles 12:32

From the sons of Issachar, those having understanding of times and what Israel should do: two hundred of their captains with all their brothers at their command.

Deuteronomy 32:41

if I sharpen My flashing sword and My hand takes hold on judgment, I will render vengeance on My enemies and will repay those who hate Me.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

Then I saw that there is more benefit in wisdom than in foolishness, more benefit in light than in darkness.

Ecclesiastes 10:9

The one who quarries stones will be hurt by them, and the one who splits wood will be endangered by it.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

If a serpent bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage to the charmer.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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