Ecclesiastes 10:10

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps one to succeed.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:9

Give thy servant therefore an understanding mind to govern thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to govern this thy great people?”

1 Chronicles 12:32

Of Issachar men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, two hundred chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

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

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The toil of a fool wearies him, so that he does not know the way to the city.

Ecclesiastes 10:9

He who quarries stones is hurt by them; and he who splits logs is endangered by them.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

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

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Romans 16:19

For while your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, I would have you wise as to what is good and guileless as to what is evil;

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; be babes in evil, but in thinking be mature.

Deuteronomy 32:41

if I whet my glittering sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance on my adversaries, and will requite those who hate me.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

James 1:5

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