New International Version (NIV)
10If the ax is dull
and its edge unsharpened,
more strength is needed,
but skill will bring success.
Ecclesiastes 10:10
Ecclesiastes 10:10 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
10If the 10:10 Lit ironaxe is dull and he does not sharpen its 10:10 Lit facesedge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of bringing success.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
10If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
10If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength; but wisdom [to sharpen the axe] helps him succeed [with less effort].
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
10If the axe is dull and the blade unsharpened,
more strength must be exerted,
but skill produces success.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
10Suppose the blade of an ax is dull.
And its edge hasn’t been sharpened.
Then more effort is needed to use it.
But skill will bring success.