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Ecclesiastes 10:10-12
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10 ·A dull ax means harder work [L If the ax is blunt and the edge is not sharp, then he must increase his efforts].
    ·Being wise will make it easier [L The advantage of wisdom is success].
11 If a snake bites the ·tamer [charmer] before it is ·tamed [charmed],
    what good is the ·tamer [charmer]?

12 The words of the wise bring them ·praise [or favor],
    but the words of a fool will ·destroy [L swallow] them.

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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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