Ecclesiastes 7:12
Ecclesiastes 7:12 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
Ecclesiastes 7:11-12 The Message (MSG)
Wisdom is better when it’s paired with money, Especially if you get both while you’re still living. Double protection: wisdom and wealth! Plus this bonus: Wisdom energizes its owner.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 King James Version (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.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For wisdom is protection just as money is protection, But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 New Century Version (NCV)
Wisdom is like money: they both help. But wisdom is better, because it can save whoever has it.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 American Standard Version (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.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 New International Version (NIV)
Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.