Ecclesiastes 10:10

New International Reader's Version

Suppose the blade of an ax is dull. And its edge hasn’t been sharpened. Then more effort is needed to use it. But skill will bring success.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:9

So give me a heart that understands. Then I can rule over your people. I can tell the difference between what is right and what is wrong. Who can possibly rule over this great nation of yours?”

1 Chronicles 12:32

The men from Issachar understood what was going on at that time. They knew what Israel should do. The total number of their chiefs was 200. They came with all their relatives who were under their command.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

Suppose a snake bites before it is charmed. Then the snake charmer receives no payment.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The work foolish people do makes them tired. They don’t even know the way to town.

Ecclesiastes 10:9

Anyone who removes stones from rock pits might get hurt. Anyone who cuts logs might get wounded.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

I saw that wisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war. But one sinner destroys a lot of good.

Matthew 10:16

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as harmless as doves.

Romans 16:19

Everyone has heard that you obey God. So you have filled me with joy. I want you to be wise about what is good. And I want you to have nothing to do with what is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. Be like babies as far as evil is concerned. But be grown up in your thinking.

Deuteronomy 32:41

And you can be just as sure that I will sharpen my flashing sword. My hand will hold it when I judge. I will get even with my enemies. I will pay back those who hate me.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders. Make the most of every opportunity.

James 1:5

If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault.