Ecclesiastes 7:12 - American Standard Version (1901)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. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionFor wisdom is a defense even as money is a defense, but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the life of him who has it. See the chapterCommon English BibleWisdom’s protection is like the protection of money; the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionWisdom with riches is more useful and more advantageous, for those who see the sun. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionWisdom with riches is more profitable, and bringeth more advantage to them that see the sun. See the chapter |