Ecclesiastes 10:10

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

NAS: 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.

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.

GWT: 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.

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.

BBE: 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.

DBY: 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.

DRB: 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.

WBS: If the iron is blunt, and he doth not whet the edge, then must he use more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.

WEB: If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.

YLT: 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.