11 Wisdom is as good as an inheritance
and an advantage to those who see the sun,
12 because wisdom is protection as money is protection,
and the advantage of knowledge
is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.(A)

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11 Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing(A)
    and benefits those who see the sun.(B)
12 Wisdom is a shelter
    as money is a shelter,
but the advantage of knowledge is this:
    Wisdom preserves those who have it.

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19 Wisdom makes the wise man stronger
than ten rulers of a city.(A)

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19 Wisdom(A) makes one wise person more powerful(B)
    than ten rulers in a city.

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18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war,
but one sinner can destroy much good.(A)

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18 Wisdom(A) is better than weapons of war,
    but one sinner destroys much good.

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10 If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge,
then one must exert more strength;
however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.

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10 If the ax is dull
    and its edge unsharpened,
more strength is needed,
    but skill will bring success.

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