Ecclesiastes 10:10 | |
NASB: If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen [its] edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success. (NASB ©1995) GWT: If an ax is blunt and the edge isn't sharpened, then one has to use more strength. But wisdom prepares the way for success. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. ASV: If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. BBE: If the iron has no edge, and he does not make it sharp, then he has to put out more strength; but wisdom makes things go well. DBY: If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he apply more strength; but wisdom is profitable to give success. JPS: If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength; but wisdom is profitable to direct. WBS: If the iron is blunt, and he doth not whet the edge, then must he use more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. WEB: If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success. YLT: If the iron hath been blunt, And he the face hath not sharpened, Then doth he increase strength, And wisdom [is] advantageous to make right. | |
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