# wisdom provides an advantage for success

A wise person would have sharpened his blade and would not have had to work so hard.

# before it is charmed

This can be stated in active form. AT: "before the snake charmer charms it" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/strength]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]