Ecclesiastes 10:10

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.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:10

BSB
If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
If the iron is dull, and if it was not that way before, but has been made dull by much labor, then it will be sharpened. And wisdom will follow after diligence.
ERV
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.
NHEB
If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.
SMT
If the iron became dull and he polished not the face, and he will strengthen the forces: and wisdom will make preeminence to prosper.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:10
Summary
Proper preparation reduces required effort
Event
Teaching on preparation's value
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom