Ecclesiastes 10:10
King James Version (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.
Translations
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - Amplified Bible
If the ax is dull and the man does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps him to succeed.
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - 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.
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - Bible in Basic English
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.
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - Darby Bible
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.
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - English Standard Version
If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - King James Version
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.
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - La Biblia de las Americas
Si el hierro está embotado y él no ha amolado su filo,
entonces tiene que ejercer más fuerza;
la sabidurìa tiene la ventaja de impartir éxito.
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - The Message
Remember: The duller the ax the harder the work;
Use your head: The more brains, the less muscle.
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - New American Standard Bible
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.
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy
Si el hierro está embotado y él no ha amolado su filo,
Entonces tiene que ejercer más fuerza;
La sabidurìa tiene la ventaja de impartir éxito.
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - World English Bible
If the ax is blunt, and one doesn`t sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - Young's Living 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 Comments
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