Ecclesiastes 10:10

Modern King James Version

If the iron is blunt, and he does not whet the edge, then he must put more strength to it. But wisdom is profitable to direct.

Cross References

James 1:5

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and with no reproach, and it shall be given to him.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those on the outside, redeeming the time.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The labor of fools wearies him, because he does not know how to go to the city.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not be children in your minds, but in malice be like infants, and in your minds be mature.

1 Kings 3:9

And give to Your servant an understanding heart, to judge Your people, to discern between good and bad. For who is able to judge this, Your great people?

Romans 16:19

For your obedience reached to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf, But I would have you truly wise as to good, and simple toward evil.

Matthew 10:16

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

1 Chronicles 12:32

And from the sons of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, the heads of them were two hundred. And all their brothers were at their command.

Deuteronomy 32:41

If I sharpen My glittering sword, and if My hand takes hold in judgment, I will give vengeance to My enemies and will reward those that hate Me.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

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

Ecclesiastes 10:9

Whoever removes stones shall be hurt with them. He who splits wood shall be endangered by it.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

Surely the snake will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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