Berean Standard Bible
“For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.”
The Teacher compares wisdom and money, both of which offer a kind of protection. He explains why wisdom has the edge.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Wisdom keeps a man from danger even as money does; but the value of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to its owner.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque escudo es la ciencia, y escudo es el dinero: mas la sabiduría excede en que da vida á sus poseedores.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Todo se puede obtener con sabiduría o con dinero, pero en la sabiduría hay muchas ventajas.
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