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si retunsum fuerit ferrum et hoc non ut prius sed hebetatum erit multo labore exacuatur et post industriam sequitur sapientia
If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
If the iron is blunt, and he does not sharpen the edge, then must he use more strength: but wisdom helps one to succeed.
If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success.
If the ax be blunt and one does not whet the edge, then must he put to it more strength; but wisdom is profitable to direct him.
If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he apply more strength; but wisdom is profitable to give success.
If the iron be blunt, and be not as before, but be made blunt, with much labour it shall be sharpened: and after industry shall follow wisdom.
If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.
If an ax is blunt and the edge isn't sharpened, then one has to use more strength. But wisdom prepares the way for success.
If the ax 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.
If someone's ax is blunt—the edge isn't sharpened— then more strength will be needed. Putting wisdom to work will bring success.
If an iron axhead is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge, he must exert a great deal of effort; so wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.
Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That's the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.
If the iron is blunt, and he doth not whet the edge, then must he use more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.
If your axe is not sharp, you will need to be very strong to use it. If you are wise, you will make the axe's edge sharp again. That is how wisdom helps you to do things well.
If the iron hath been blunt, And he the face hath not sharpened, Then doth he increase strength, And wisdom [is] advantageous to make right.
If the ax is not sharp and he does not make it sharp, then he must use more strength. Wisdom helps one to do well.
If a tool is dull and no one sharpens its edge, the work will be harder; the advantage of wisdom is this: it brings success.
A dull ax requires great strength; be wise and sharpen the blade.
If an ax becomes dull from lack of sharpening, then one must exert greater strength, but skill helps one to succeed.
If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
If the iron is blunt, and he does not whet the edge, then he must put forth more strength, but the advantages of wisdom excel.
If the ax 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.
If the ax is dull and the man does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps him to succeed.
A dull ax means harder work. Being wise will make it easier.
Remember: The duller the ax the harder the work; Use your head: The more brains, the less muscle.
If the ax is dull and no one sharpens its edge, the person chopping must apply more strength, but an advantage of wisdom is that it gives success.
If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, then more strength must be exerted; but wisdom helps one to succeed.
If your ax is dull and you don't sharpen it, you have to work harder to use it. It is smarter to plan ahead.
If iron is folded again, and it is not as before, but is made blunt, it shall be made sharp with much travail; and wisdom shall follow after busyness.
If you don't sharpen your ax, it will be harder to use; if you are wise, you'll know what to do.
If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps one to succeed.
If the iron is blunt and one does not whet the edge, then more strength must be exerted, but wisdom helps one to succeed.
If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, then more strength must be exerted; but wisdom helps one to succeed.
If an ax is dull and one doesn’t sharpen it first, then one must exert more force. It’s profitable to be skillful and wise.
If 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].
If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.
If the ax becomes dull, and the blade is not sharpened, then effort must be increased. But the advantage of wisdom is success.
If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of bringing success.
·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].
If the iron axe is blunt and one doesn’t sharpen the edge, then he must exert more force. So wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps one to succeed.
Suppose 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.
If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
If the [hatchet’s] iron [blade] is blunt, and [its user] doesn’t sharpen it, he will have to exert more effort; but the expert has the advantage of his skill.
If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, then more strength must be exerted; but wisdom helps one to succeed.
If the barzel (iron [of the axe]) be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must more strength be marshalled; but chochmah brings success.
If an ax is blunt and the edge isn’t sharpened, then one has to use more strength. But wisdom prepares the way for success.
If an iron piece is blunt and there is no one to sharpen it, then he must prevail with more strength; but wisdom is a benefit to succeed.
But wisdom will make any job easier. It is very hard to cut with a dull knife. But if you sharpen the knife, the job is easier.
Cutting logs with a dull ax makes you work harder. A wise man will sharpen his ax. In the same way, wisdom can make any job easier.
If the ax is blunt but one does not sharpen its edge, he must exert more effort, but the advantage of wisdom is it brings success.
If the axe is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.
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