Verse (Click for Chapter) NASB 1995 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. American Standard Version 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. Berean Study Bible If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success. Douay-Rheims Bible If the iron be blunt, and be not as before, but be made blunt, with much labour it shall be sharpened: and after industry shall follow wisdom. English Revised Version 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. King James Bible 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. World English Bible If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success. Young's Literal Translation 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. Ecclesiastes 10:10 Additional Translations ... Links Ecclesiastes 10:10 NIVEcclesiastes 10:10 NLT Ecclesiastes 10:10 ESV Ecclesiastes 10:10 NASB Ecclesiastes 10:10 NKJV Ecclesiastes 10:10 KJV |