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.
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Ecclesiastes 7:12
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.
Parallel Translations
Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and [there is] an advantage [by it] to them that see the sun.
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.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:35Proverbs 3:18Proverbs 2:7Proverbs 18:10–11Proverbs 11:4John 12:50John 17:3Judges 9:15Proverbs 9:11Deuteronomy 32:47Isaiah 32:2Isaiah 33:6Proverbs 2:11Psalms 57:1Philippians 3:8
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