Ecclesiastes 7:12
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
Context
This verse from Ecclesiastes Chapter 7 connects to 10 cross-references. A collection of wisdom observations including: a good name is better than precious ointment and the day of death is better than the day of birth. The Preacher declares he found one upright man in a thousand but not one …
Other Translations
For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.
For wisdom <FI>is<Fi> a defense, money <FI>is<Fi> a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom <FI>is<Fi> , She reviveth her possessors.
Wisdom keeps a man from danger even as money does; but the value of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to its owner.
Cross References
I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, …
That thou mayest love the Lord thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave …
For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall …
And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and put …
Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every …
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.
Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow …
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: