Ecclesiastes 10:10

Berean Standard Bible

If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened, more strength must be exerted, but skill produces success.

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

If the ax is blunt, and one doesn’t sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.

American Standard Version

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.