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Ecclesiastes 7:12

Christian Standard Bible

12 because wisdom is protection as silver is protection; but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

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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.

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.

King James Version

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 American Standard Bible

For wisdom is protection just as money is protection, But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom keeps its possessors alive.

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 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 Living Translation

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

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.