Ecclesiastes 7:12
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For wisdom is a safeguard, as money is a safeguard, but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.
For wisdom is a protection even as money is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors.
For wisdom is a defense even as money is a defense, but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the life of him who has it.
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.
because wisdom is protection as silver is protection; but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
because wisdom is protection as silver is protection; but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
Wisdom’s protection is like the protection of money; the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors.
For wisdom is a shelter, and money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom keeps the one who has it alive.
Wisdom will protect you just like money; knowledge with good sense will lead you to life.
For wisdom is a defence [as] money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, [that] wisdom maketh them that possess it to live.
Wisdom with riches is more profitable, and bringeth more advantage to them that see the sun.
Wisdom and money can protect you. But knowledge gained through wisdom is even better—it can save your life.
Both wisdom and money can keep you safe. But wisdom is better. If you are wise, your knowledge can save your life.
because wisdom gives shade as money gives shade, but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom keeps its owner alive.
For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
·Wisdom is like money: they both help [L The protection/shade of wisdom is in/or like the protection/shade of money]. But wisdom is better, because it can ·save [give life to] whoever has it.
Say not thou, Why is it that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely of this thing.
Wisdom protects us just as money protects us, but the advantage of wisdom is that it gives life to those who have it.
and will give you as much security as money can. Wisdom keeps you safe—this is the advantage of knowledge.
because wisdom is protection as money is protection, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
Wisdom is like money. They both help a person. But wisdom is better than money, because it can save a person’s life.
Indeed, wisdom gives protection, just like money does, but it’s better to know that wisdom gives life, to those who have mastered it.
For knowledge is a defence, and money is a defence; but wisdom excels in that it gives life to those that have it.
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.
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.
For wisdom is a shadow of protection as money is a shadow of protection, And the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its masters.
For wisdom offers protection like money offers protection. But knowledge has an advantage—wisdom restores life to its possessor.
You can get anything by either wisdom or money, but being wise has many advantages.
Wisdom is better when it’s paired with money, Especially if you get both while you’re still living. Double protection: wisdom and wealth! Plus this bonus: Wisdom energizes its owner.
For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
Wisdom protects us just as money protects us, but the advantage of wisdom is that it gives life to those who have it.
For the protection of wisdom is as the protection of money; and knowledge is profitable because wisdom gives life to those who possess it.
For wisdom is protection just as money is protection, But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom keeps its possessors alive.
For wisdom is protection just as money is protection, But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors.
Safeguard wisdom as you would a legacy, and the advantage of knowledge is this: it bestows life on the one who possesses it.
Wisdom is like money: they both help. But wisdom is better, because it can save whoever has it.
For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
Wisdom provides safety, just as money provides safety. But here’s the advantage of wisdom. It guards those who have it.
Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.
Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: wisdom preserves those who have it.
For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.
For wisdom keeps one from danger just as money keeps one from danger. But the good thing about much learning is that wisdom keeps alive those who have it.
Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life.
For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to the one who possesses it.
For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to the one who possesses it.
For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to the one who possesses it.
For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to the one who possesses it.
For chochmah is a protective tzel (shade), and kesef is as well; but the advantage of da’as is, that chochmah giveth chayyim (life) to them that possess it.
Do not say, “Why is it that the former days were better than these?” For you do not inquire wisely of this thing.
For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money; and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money; and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
For wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: wisdom preserves the life of the one who possesses it.
For together wisdom and money are alike in this: both offer protection from life’s misfortunes, But the real advantage of knowledge is this: wisdom alone preserves the lives of those who have it.
For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
For as wisdom defendeth, so money defendeth; but learning and wisdom have this moreover, that those give life to them that have them. (For like wisdom defendeth, so money defendeth; but learning and wisdom have this as well, that they give life to those who have them.)
For wisdom [is] a defense, money [is] a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom [is], She reviveth her possessors.
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