Verse (Click for Chapter) American Standard Version 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. Berean Study Bible For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Douay-Rheims Bible 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. English Revised Version 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. King James Bible 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. World English Bible 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. Young's Literal Translation For wisdom is a defense, money is a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom is, She reviveth her possessors. Ecclesiastes 7:12 Additional Translations ... Links Ecclesiastes 7:12 NIVEcclesiastes 7:12 NLT Ecclesiastes 7:12 ESV Ecclesiastes 7:12 NASB Ecclesiastes 7:12 NKJV Ecclesiastes 7:12 KJV |