12For as wisdom is a defence, so money is a defence : but learning and wisdom excel in this, that they give life to him that possesseth them.


In Context

9 Be not quickly angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of a fool.

10 Say not: What thinkest thou is the cause that former times were better than they are now? for this manner of question is foolish.

11 Wisdom with riches is more profitable, and bringeth more advantage to them that see the sun.

12 For as wisdom is a defence, so money is a defence : but learning and wisdom excel in this, that they give life to him that possesseth them.

13 Consider the works of God, that no man can correct whom he hath despised.

14 In the good day enjoy good things, and beware beforehand of the evil day: for God hath made both the one and the other, that man may not find against him any just complaint.

Ecclesiastes 7:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:12For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

7:12Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

7:12For 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.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12For wisdom is a defence as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom maketh them that possess it to live.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

7:12For 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.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense: but the excellence of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12For 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.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12For wisdom is a defense, money is a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom is, She reviveth her possessors.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:12For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom gives life to them that have it.