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Ecclesiastes 7:12

5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.

KJV

King James Version

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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.

WEB

World English Bible

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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.

ASV

American Standard Version

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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.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation

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For wisdom `is' a defense, money `is' a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom `is', She reviveth her possessors.

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.