Ecclesiastes 10:10

New English Translation

If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:9

So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”

1 Chronicles 12:32

From Issachar there were 200 leaders and all their relatives at their command – they understood the times and knew what Israel should do.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

If the snake should bite before it is charmed, the snake charmer is in trouble.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The toil of a stupid fool wears him out, because he does not even know the way to the city.

Ecclesiastes 10:9

One who quarries stones may be injured by them; one who splits logs may be endangered by them.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

I realized that wisdom is preferable to folly, just as light is preferable to darkness:

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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

Matthew 10:16

“I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Romans 16:19

Your obedience is known to all and thus I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking. Instead, be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.

Deuteronomy 32:41

I will sharpen my lightning-like sword, and my hand will grasp hold of the weapon of judgment; I will execute vengeance on my foes, and repay those who hate me!

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

James 1:5

But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.