Ecclesiastes 10:10

If the yron be blunt, and he doe not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisedome is profitable to direct.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.
- Berean Standard Bible 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.
- Darby 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.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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.
- English Revised Version

If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 10:10

10:10 Wisdom - As wisdom instructs a man in the smallest matters, so it is useful for a man's direction in all weighty affairs.