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Ecclesiastes 10:10
New Living Translation
Ecclesiastes 10:10
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.
Ecclesiastes 10:10
Easy-to-Read Version
Ecclesiastes 10:10
Easy-to-Read Version
10 But wisdom will make any job easier. It is very hard to cut with a dull knife. But if you sharpen the knife, the job is easier.
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Ecclesiastes 10:10
The Message
Ecclesiastes 10:10
The Message
10 Remember: The duller the ax the harder the work;
Use your head: The more brains, the less muscle.
New Living Translation (NLT)
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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