Ecclesiastes 10:10-12

The Voice

¹⁰     If a tool is dull and no one sharpens its edge, the work will be harder;
        the advantage of wisdom is this: it brings success.
¹¹     If a snake bites before it is charmed,
        there is no advantage in being a snake charmer.
¹²     The words of the wise bring them favor,
        but those of the foolish endanger them.