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Ecclesiastes 7:12
New King James Version
Ecclesiastes 7:12
New King James Version
12 For wisdom is [a]a (A)defense as money is a defense,
But the [b]excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives (B)life to those who have it.
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 7:12 A protective shade, lit. shadow
- Ecclesiastes 7:12 advantage or profit
Ecclesiastes 7:12
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 7:12
New International Version
12 Wisdom is a shelter
as money is a shelter,
but the advantage of knowledge is this:
Wisdom preserves those who have it.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
King James Version
Ecclesiastes 7:12
King James Version
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.
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Ecclesiastes 7:19
New King James Version
Ecclesiastes 7:19
New King James Version
19 (A)Wisdom strengthens the wise
More than ten rulers of the city.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 7:19
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 7:19
King James Version
Ecclesiastes 7:19
King James Version
19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
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