Ecclesiastes 10:10

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Ecclesiastes 10:10 The Message (MSG)

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 - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

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 New International Version (NIV)

If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.

Ecclesiastes 10:10 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)

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 (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.

Ecclesiastes 10:10 New Century Version (NCV)

A dull ax means harder work. Being wise will make it easier.

Ecclesiastes 10:10 American Standard Version (ASV)

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 New King James Version (NKJV)

If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success.

Ecclesiastes 10:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)

If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength; but wisdom [to sharpen the axe] helps him succeed [with less effort].

Ecclesiastes 10:10 New Living Translation (NLT)

Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.