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Ecclesiastes 10:10-12
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10 If the [a]axe is dull and he does not sharpen its [b]edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of bringing success. 11 If the serpent bites [c](A)before being charmed, there is no benefit for the charmer. 12 (B)Words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, while the lips of a (C)fool consume him;

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  1. Ecclesiastes 10:10 Lit iron
  2. Ecclesiastes 10:10 Lit faces
  3. Ecclesiastes 10:11 Lit with no incantation
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Ecclesiastes 10:10-12
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10 If the ax is dull
    and its edge unsharpened,
more strength is needed,
    but skill will bring success.

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

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

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