Ecclesiastes 10:10-12

Jubilee Bible 2000

¹⁰If the iron is blunt, and he does not whet the edge, then he must put forth more strength, but the advantages of wisdom excel.

¹¹If 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.

Ecclesiastes 10:10-12

New International Version

¹⁰If the ax is dull
and its edge unsharpened,
more strength is needed,
but skill will bring success.

¹¹If a snake bites before it is charmed,
the charmer receives no fee.^(A)

¹²Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious,^(B)
but fools are consumed by their own lips.^(C)

Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB)

New International Version (NIV)