Ecclesiastes 7:12
For, a protection, is wisdom, and, a protection, is silver,—but, the advantage of knowledge, is, that, wisdom, giveth life to the possessors thereof.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
11Good is wisdom, with an inheritance,—and a profit, to such as see the sun.
13Consider the work of God,—for who can straighten what he hath bent?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:47for it is not, too small a thing, for you, for, it, is your life,—and, hereby, shall ye prolong your days upon the soil whereunto ye are, passing over the Jordan to possess it.
Job 1:10Hast not, thou thyself, made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath, on every side? The work of his hands, thou hast blessed, and, his substance, hath broken forth in the land.
Psalms 57:1Show me favour, O God, Show me favour, For, in thee, hath my soul sought refuge,—And, in the shadow of thy wings, will I seek refuge, Until the storm of ruin pass by.
Proverbs 2:11Discretion, shall watch over thee, understanding, shall preserve thee:—
Proverbs 8:35For, he that findeth me, findeth life, and hath obtained favour from Yahweh;
Proverbs 11:4Wealth, shall not profit, in the day of wrath, but, righteousness, shall deliver 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 →