Ecclesiastes 7

NET

12 For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.


Darby

12 For wisdom is a defenceD4519 [as] money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, [that] wisdom maketh them that possess it to live.


Darby Bible Notes

defence - Lit. '[one is] in the shadow of wisdom [as] in the shadow of money.' see Ps. 91.1.


KJV

12 For wisdom [is] a defenceK4430, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it.


KJV Bible Notes

defence: Heb. shadow.