Ecclesiastes 10:10

The English Standar Version

If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.[2]

Cross References

1 Kings 3:9

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

1 Chronicles 12:32

Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

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

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The toil of a fool wearies him, for 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 there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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

Matthew 10:16

"Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Romans 16:19

For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.

Deuteronomy 32:41

if I sharpen my flashing sword[8] and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance on my adversaries and will repay those who hate me.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely[2] toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

James 1:5

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