He said, "O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, please give me success this day, and show kindness to my master Abraham.

Isaac said to his son, "How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?" He said, "Because the LORD your God gave me success."

Only be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.