Ecclesiastes 7:12
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence. But knowledge hath the advantage. For wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
11Wisdom is as good as an estate? yea, it hath an advantage over it for them that see the sun.
13Consider the work of God! Who can make straight that which he hath made crooked?
Cross References
Job 1:10Hast thou not placed a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all his possessions? Thou hast prospered the work of his hands, and his herds are greatly increased in the land.
Psalms 57:1“For the leader of the music. To be sung to the tune of “Do not destroy.” A psalm of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.” Have pity upon me, O God! have pity upon me, For in thee doth my soul seek refuge! Yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take shelter, Until these calamities be overpast!
Proverbs 2:11Discretion will guard thee, Understanding will preserve thee.
Proverbs 8:35For he that findeth me findeth life, And obtaineth favor from the LORD;
Proverbs 11:4Riches do not profit in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 7:12-23
The Advantages of Wisdom. 11 Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 12 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. 13 Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked? 14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.… Read the whole commentary →