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Ecclesiastes 10:10

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10 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.
10 If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.
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