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Holman Christian Standard Bible
10 If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge, then one must exert more strength; however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.
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English Standard Version
10 If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.
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King James Version
10 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.
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The Message Bible
10 Remember: The duller the ax the harder the work; Use your head: The more brains, the less muscle.
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New American Standard Bible
10 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.
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New International Version
10 If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.
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New King James Version
10 If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success.
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New Living Translation
10 Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.
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New Revised Standard
10 If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, then more strength must be exerted; but wisdom helps one to succeed.
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American Standard Version
10 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.
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The Bible in Basic English
10 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.
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Common English Bible
10 If an ax is dull and one doesn't sharpen it first, then one must exert more force. It's profitable to be skillful and wise.
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Common English Bible w/ Apocrypha
10 If an ax is dull and one doesn't sharpen it first, then one must exert more force. It's profitable to be skillful and wise.
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The Complete Jewish Bible
10 If the [hatchet's] iron [blade] is blunt, and [its user] doesn't sharpen it, he will have to exert more effort; but the expert has the advantage of his skill.
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The Darby Translation
10 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.
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Good News Translation
10 If your ax is dull and you don't sharpen it, you have to work harder to use it. It is smarter to plan ahead.
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Good News Translation w/ Apocrypha
10 If your ax is dull and you don't sharpen it, you have to work harder to use it. It is smarter to plan ahead.
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GOD'S WORD Translation
10 If an ax is blunt and the edge isn't sharpened, then one has to use more strength. But wisdom prepares the way for success.
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Hebrew Names Version
10 If the ax is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.
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Jubilee Bible 2000
10 If the iron is blunt, and he does not whet the edge, then he must put forth more strength, but the advantages of wisdom excel.
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King James Version w/ Apocrypha
10 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 .
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Lexham English Bible
10 If the ax is blunt but one does not sharpen its edge, {he must exert more effort}, but the advantage of wisdom [is] it brings success.
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Septuagint Bible w/ Apocrypha
10 If the axe-head should fall off, then the man troubles his countenance, and he must put forth more strength: and skill is of no advantage to a man.
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New Century Version
10 A dull ax means harder work. Being wise will make it easier.
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New International Reader's Version
10 Suppose the blade of an ax is dull. And its edge hasn't been sharpened. Then more effort is needed to use it. But skill will bring success.
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New Revised Standard w/ Apocrypha
10 If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, then more strength must be exerted; but wisdom helps one to succeed.
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Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible
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.
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Revised Standard Version
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.
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Revised Standard Version w/ Apocrypha
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.
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Third Millennium Bible
10 If the ax be blunt and one does not whet the edge, then must he put to it more strength; but wisdom is profitable to direct him.
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10 If the ax be blunt and one does not whet the edge, then must he put to it more strength; but wisdom is profitable to direct him.
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The Latin Vulgate
10 si retunsum fuerit ferrum et hoc non ut prius sed hebetatum erit multo labore exacuatur et post industriam sequitur sapientia
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The Latin Vulgate w/ Apocrypha
10 si retunsum fuerit ferrum et hoc non ut prius sed hebetatum erit multo labore exacuatur et post industriam sequitur sapientia
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The Webster Bible
10 If the iron is blunt, and he doth not whet the edge, then must he use more strength: but wisdom [is] profitable to direct.
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World English Bible
10 If the ax is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.
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Wycliffe
10 If iron is folded again, and it is not as before, but is made blunt, it shall be made sharp with much travail; and wisdom shall follow after busyness.
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Young's Literal Translation
10 If the iron hath been blunt, And he the face hath not sharpened, Then doth he increase strength, And wisdom [is] advantageous to make right.
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