Ecclesiastes 7:12 Parallel Translations

Wisdom protects us just as money protects us, but the advantage of wisdom is that it gives life to those who have it.(GOD'S WORD®)

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.

ASV:

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.

BBE:

Wisdom keeps a man from danger even as money does; but the value of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to its owner.

DBY:

For wisdom is a defence as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom maketh them that possess it to live.

ERV:

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.

JPS:

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.

WBS:

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.

WEB:

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.

YLT:

For wisdom is a defense, money is a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom is, She reviveth her possessors.

Ecclesiastes 7:12 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 3:18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who hold her fast.

Proverbs 8:35 "For he who finds me finds life And obtains favor from the LORD.

Ecclesiastes 7:19 Wisdom strengthens a wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

7:12 Life - But herein knowledge of wisdom excels riches, that whereas riches frequently expose men to destruction, true wisdom doth often preserve a man from temporal, and always from eternal ruin.

MHC:

7:11-22 Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, yea better. It shelters from the storms and scorching heat of trouble. Wealth will not lengthen out the natural life; but true wisdom will give spiritual life, and strengthen men for services under their sufferings. Let us look upon the disposal of our condition as the work of God, and at last all will appear to have been for the best. In acts of righteousness, be not carried into heats or passions, no, not by a zeal for God. Be not conceited of thine own abilities; nor find fault with every thing, nor busy thyself in other men's matters. Many who will not be wrought upon by the fear of God, and the dread of hell, will avoid sins which ruin their health and estate, and expose to public justice. But those that truly fear God, have but one end to serve, therefore act steadily. If we say we have not sinned, we deceive ourselves. Every true believer is ready to say, God be merciful to me a sinner. Forget not at the same time, that personal righteousness, walking in newness of life, is the only real evidence of an interest by faith in the righteousness of the Redeemer. Wisdom teaches us not to be quick in resenting affronts. Be not desirous to know what people say; if they speak well of thee, it will feed thy pride, if ill, it will stir up thy passion. See that thou approve thyself to God and thine own conscience, and then heed not what men say of thee; it is easier to pass by twenty affronts than to avenge one. When any harm is done to us, examine whether we have not done as bad to others.

CONC:

Advantage Danger Defence Defense Excellence Excellency Gives Giveth Keeps Maketh Money Owner Possess Possessor Possessors Preserves Preserveth Protection Reviveth Shelter Value Wisdom

Advantage Danger Defence Defense Excellence Excellency Gives Keeps Life Maketh Money Possessor Possessors Preserves Preserveth Protection Reviveth Shelter Value Wisdom

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