Ecclesiastes 10:10

New International Version

If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:9

So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

1 Chronicles 12:32

from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;

Ecclesiastes 10:11

If a snake bites before it is charmed, the charmer receives no fee.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The toil of fools wearies them; they do not know the way to town.

Ecclesiastes 10:9

Whoever quarries stones may be injured by them; whoever splits logs may be endangered by them.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

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

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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

Matthew 10:16

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Romans 16:19

Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults.

Deuteronomy 32:41

when I sharpen my flashing sword and my hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on my adversaries and repay 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 lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.