Ecclesiastes 10:10-12

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.

¹¹ If the serpent bites without being enchanted, then the babbler is no more.

¹² ¶ The words from the mouth of the wise man are grace, but the lips of the fool will swallow up himself.