Ecclesiastes 10:10-11

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁰ If the axe is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge,
then one must exert more strength;
however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.
¹¹ If the snake bites before it is charmed,^(A)
then there is no advantage for the charmer.^[a]