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Ecclesiastes 7:12

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

Ecclesiastes 7:11 Ecclesiastes 7 Ecclesiastes 7:13

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Read Ecclesiastes 7:12 Using Other Translations

KJV

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

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

Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life.

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