Ecc 10:10 | MHM | STEP | v. 10-11 : He teaches that wisdom is better than using force. 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 (Ecclesiastes 10:10 ). It is better to think carefully and act wisely than to rush in with anger or violence. Wisdom helps both rulers and subjects to solve problems peacefully. If you try to deal with a difficult person or situation without wisdom, it can be as dangerous as handling a snake without charming it (Ecclesiastes 10:11 ).

‏ Ecclesiastes 10:10

v. 10-11: He teaches that wisdom is better than using force. 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 (Ecclesiastes 10:10 ^a). It is better to think carefully and act wisely than to rush in with anger or violence. Wisdom helps both rulers and subjects to solve problems peacefully. If you try to deal with a difficult person or situation without wisdom, it can be as dangerous as handling a snake without charming it (Ecclesiastes 10:11 ^b).