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LXX2012

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and [there is] an advantage [by it] to them that see the sun.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
For wisdom in its shadow is as the shadow of silver: and the excellence of the knowledge of wisdom will give life to him that has it.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
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.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
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.
World English Bible

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