Ecclesiastes 10:10

The Scriptures 1998

If an iron tool is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he needs more strength, and wisdom is advantageous to make right.

Cross References

James 1:5

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

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

Ecclesiastes 10:15

The labour of fools wearies them, because not one knows how to go to the city!

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not be children in your thinking, but in evil be babes, and in your thinking be perfect.

1 Kings 3:9

“Shall You then give to Your servant an understanding heart to rule Your people, to discern between good and evil? For who is able to rule this great people of Yours?”

Romans 16:19

Your obedience, indeed, is reported to all. Therefore I rejoice concerning you, but I wish you to be wise indeed as to the good, and simple toward the evil.

Matthew 10:16

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

1 Chronicles 12:32

and the children of Yissasḵ

Deuteronomy 32:41

‘If I have sharpened My flashing sword, And My hand takes hold on judgment, I shall return vengeance to My enemies, And repay those who hate Me.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

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

Ecclesiastes 10:9

He who quarries stones is hurt by them. He who splits wood is endangered by it.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

If the snake bites without enchantment, then ‘the master of the tongue’ is no better!

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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