Ecclesiastes 7:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 7:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 7:12 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them tha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 — 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. defence: Heb. shadow”
— Ecclesiastes 7:12 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 7:12 in Context — About the Book of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is the Bible's most unflinching look at life under the sun — wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom all tested and found fleeting. Its honesty disarms cynics, then lands on bedrock: fear God, keep His commands, and receive each ordinary day as His gift.
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 7:12
“For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit. in his...: Heb. before him”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:12: wisdom, knowledge, giveth
“Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not. defence: Heb. shadow”
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“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:12: wisdom, knowledge, life
“If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the owners thereof to lose their life: fruits: Heb. strength the owners...: Heb. the soul of the owners thereof to expire, or, breathe out”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:12: money, life, heb
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:12: wisdom, knowledge, giveth
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