Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it. New Living Translation Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life. English Standard Version For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it. Berean Standard Bible For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. King James Bible 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. New King James Version For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it. New American Standard Bible For wisdom is protection just as money is protection, But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom keeps its possessors alive. NASB 1995 For wisdom is protection just as money is protection, But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors. NASB 1977 For wisdom is protection just as money is protection. But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors. Legacy Standard Bible For wisdom is a shadow of protection as money is a shadow of protection, And the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its masters. Amplified Bible For wisdom is a protection even as money is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors. Christian Standard Bible because wisdom is protection as silver is protection; but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Holman Christian Standard Bible because wisdom is protection as money is protection, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Wisdom will protect you just like money; knowledge with good sense will lead you to life. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Wisdom protects us just as money protects us, but the advantage of wisdom is that it gives life to those who have it. Good News Translation and will give you as much security as money can. Wisdom keeps you safe--this is the advantage of knowledge. International Standard Version Indeed, wisdom gives protection, just like money does, but it's better to know that wisdom gives life, to those who have mastered it. Majority Standard Bible For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. NET Bible For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner. New Heart English Bible For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it. Webster's Bible Translation For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense: but the excellence of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. World English Bible For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor wisdom [is] a defense, money [is] a defense, "" And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom [is], "" She revives her possessors. Young's Literal Translation For wisdom is a defense, money is a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom is, She reviveth her possessors. Smith's Literal Translation For in the shadow, wisdom; in the shadow, silver: and the excellence of knowledge is wisdom shall preserve alive those possessing it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor as wisdom is a defence, so money is a defence : but learning and wisdom excel in this, that they give life to him that possesseth them. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For the protection of wisdom is as the protection of money; and knowledge is profitable because wisdom gives life to those who possess it. New Revised Standard Version For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to the one who possesses it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money; and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to him who possesses it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the shade of wisdom is like the shade of money, and the profit of knowledge is that wisdom will save its owner OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation For wisdom in its shadow is as the shadow of silver: and the excellence of the knowledge of wisdom will give life to him that has it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Value of Wisdom…11Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun. 12For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. 13Consider the work of God: Who can straighten what He has bent?… Cross References Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Proverbs 2:6-7 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. / He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, Proverbs 3:13-18 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ... Proverbs 8:10-11 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. / For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Proverbs 19:8 He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success. Proverbs 24:5 A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength. Job 28:28 And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. Colossians 2:2-3 that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 3:13-17 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. / But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. / Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. ... 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Treasury of Scripture For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom gives life to them that have it. wisdom Job 1:10 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. Job 22:21-15 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee… Proverbs 2:7,11 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly… a defence Judges 9:15 And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon. Psalm 57:1 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. Isaiah 30:2 That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! the excellency Deuteronomy 30:19,20 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: … Deuteronomy 32:47 For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it. Proverbs 3:18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. Jump to Previous Advantage Danger Defence Defense Excellence Excellency Gives Keeps Life Maketh Money Possessor Possessors Preserves Preserveth Protection Reviveth Shelter Value WisdomJump to Next Advantage Danger Defence Defense Excellence Excellency Gives Keeps Life Maketh Money Possessor Possessors Preserves Preserveth Protection Reviveth Shelter Value WisdomEcclesiastes 7 1. remedies against vanity are, a good name2. mortification 7. patience 11. wisdom 23. The difficulty of wisdom For wisdom The Hebrew word for "wisdom" is "חָכְמָה" (chokmah), which encompasses not only knowledge but also the skillful application of that knowledge in daily life. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wisdom was highly valued as a means of navigating the complexities of life. It is not merely intellectual but deeply practical, guiding moral and ethical decisions. In the biblical sense, wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10), indicating a reverence and respect for God's commandments and an understanding of His divine order. like money is a shelter and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction wisdom, הַֽחָכְמָ֖ה (ha·ḥā·ḵə·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom like money, הַכָּ֑סֶף (hak·kā·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money [is] a shelter, בְּצֵ֣ל (bə·ṣêl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6738: A shadow and the advantage וְיִתְר֣וֹן (wə·yiṯ·rō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3504: Preeminence, gain of knowledge דַּ֔עַת (da·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge is that wisdom הַֽחָכְמָ֖ה (ha·ḥā·ḵə·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom preserves the life תְּחַיֶּ֥ה (tə·ḥay·yeh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive of its owner. בְעָלֶֽיהָ׃ (ḇə·‘ā·le·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1167: A master, a husband, owner Links Ecclesiastes 7:12 NIVEcclesiastes 7:12 NLT Ecclesiastes 7:12 ESV Ecclesiastes 7:12 NASB Ecclesiastes 7:12 KJV Ecclesiastes 7:12 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 7:12 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 7:12 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 7:12 French Bible Ecclesiastes 7:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 7:12 For wisdom is a defense even as (Ecclesiast. 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