Devine Scripture

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Ecclesiastes chapter 7 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.

v.12This passage

v.13Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 3:18

    She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.

  • Job 22:21

    Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: Thereby good shall come unto thee.

  • John 12:50

    And I know that his commandment is life eternal; the things therefore which I speak, even as the Father hath said unto me, so I speak.

  • Proverbs 11:4

    Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.

  • Deuteronomy 32:47

    For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over the Jordan to possess it.

  • Proverbs 8:35

    For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.