For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence
Or, a "shadow" of refreshment and protection, under which men sit with pleasure and safety; a man by his wisdom, and so by his money, is able to defend himself against the injuries and oppressions of others, and especially when both meet in one and the same man. Jarchi renders and interprets it,
``he that is in the shadow of wisdom is in the shadow of money, for wisdom is the cause why riches come;''and so the Targum,
``as a man is hid in the shadow of wisdom, so he is hid in the shadow of money, when he does alms with it;''compare with this ( Luke 16:9 ) ; see ( Ecclesiastes 7:19 ) ( 9:16 ) ( Proverbs 18:11 ) . Theognis
``riches and wisdom are always inexpugnable to mortals;''but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them