Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 7:12
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
Wisdom will protect you just like money; knowledge with good sense will lead you to life.
Darby English Version
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.
Good News Bible
and will give you as much security as money can. Wisdom keeps you safe---this is the advantage of knowledge.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
For wisdom is protection {just as} money is protection, But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors.
New International Version
Wisdom is a shelter
as money is a shelter,
but the advantage of knowledge is this:
that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.
New King James Version
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For wisdom protects just as money protects, But the advantage of knowledge comes from the insight that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors.
Revised Standard Version
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.
Young's Literal Translation
For wisdom `is' a defense, money `is' a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom `is', She reviveth her possessors.
