Ecclesiastes 7:12
“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.”
Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.
Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
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.
Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?
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.
Cross-References
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
“That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.”
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”
“For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.”
“The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.”