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Ecclesiastes 10:10

Revised Standard Version RSV

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10 If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps one to succeed.

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

Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.