Ecclesiastes 7:12

12 Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.

Ecclesiastes 7:12 in Other Translations

KJV
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.
ESV
12 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.
NLT
12 Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life.
MSG
12 Double protection: wisdom and wealth! Plus this bonus: Wisdom energizes its owner.
CSB
12 For wisdom is protection as money is protection, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

Ecclesiastes 7:12 In-Context

10 Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions.
11 Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the sun.
12 Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.
13 Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what he has made crooked?
14 When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future.
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