World English Bible
Ecclesiastes 10:10
“If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.”
Verse in context — Ecclesiastes 10
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He who digs a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.
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Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered thereby.
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If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.
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If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer's tongue.
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The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
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