Verse 12

For wisdom{H2451} is a defence,{H6738} even as money{H3701} is a defence;{H6738} but the excellency{H3504} of knowledge{H1847} is, that wisdom{H2451} preserveth the life{H2421} of him that hath{H1167} it.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 3:18 : 18 She is a tree{H6086} of life{H2416} to them that lay hold{H2388} upon her: And happy{H833} is every one that retaineth{H8551} her.
  • Prov 8:35 : 35 For whoso findeth{H4672} me findeth{H4672} life,{H2416} And shall obtain{H6329} favor{H7522} of Jehovah.{H3068}
  • Prov 9:11 : 11 For by me thy days{H3117} shall be multiplied,{H7235} And the years{H8141} of thy life{H2416} shall be increased.{H3254}
  • Prov 11:4 : 4 Riches{H1952} profit{H3276} not in the day{H3117} of wrath;{H5678} But righteousness{H6666} delivereth{H5337} from death.{H4194}
  • Prov 14:20 : 20 The poor{H7326} is hated{H8130} even of his own neighbor;{H7453} But the rich{H6223} hath many{H7227} friends.{H157}
  • Prov 18:10-11 : 10 The name{H8034} of Jehovah{H3068} is a strong{H5797} tower;{H4026} The righteous{H6662} runneth{H7323} into it, and is safe.{H7682} 11 The rich man's{H6223} wealth{H1952} is his strong{H5797} city,{H7151} And as a high{H7682} wall{H2346} in his own imagination.{H4906}
  • Isa 30:2 : 2 that set{H1980} out to go down{H3381} into Egypt,{H4714} and have not asked{H7592} at my mouth;{H6310} to strengthen{H5810} themselves in the strength{H4581} of Pharaoh,{H6547} and to take refuge{H2620} in the shadow{H6738} of Egypt!{H4714}
  • Isa 32:2 : 2 And a man{H376} shall be as a hiding-place{H4224} from the wind,{H7307} and a covert{H5643} from the tempest,{H2230} as streams{H6388} of water{H4325} in a dry place,{H6724} as the shade{H6738} of a great{H3515} rock{H5553} in a weary{H5889} land.{H776}
  • Isa 33:6 : 6 And there shall be stability{H530} in thy times,{H6256} abundance{H2633} of salvation,{H3444} wisdom,{H2451} and knowledge:{H1847} the fear{H3374} of Jehovah{H3068} is thy treasure.{H214}
  • John 12:50 : 50 And{G2532} I know{G1492} that{G3754} his{G846} commandment{G1785} is{G2076} life{G2222} eternal:{G166} the things{G3739} therefore{G3767} which I{G1473} speak,{G2980} even as{G2531} the Father{G3962} hath said{G2046} unto me,{G3427} so{G3779} I speak.{G2980}
  • John 17:3 : 3 And{G1161} this{G3778} is{G2076} life{G2222} eternal,{G166} that{G2443} they should know{G1097} thee{G4571} the only{G3441} true{G228} God,{G2316} and{G2532} him whom{G3739} thou didst send,{G649} [even] Jesus{G2424} Christ.{G5547}
  • Phil 3:8 : 8 Yea{G235} verily,{G3304} and{G2532} I count{G2233} all things{G3956} to be{G1511} loss{G2209} for{G1223} the excellency{G5242} of the knowledge{G1108} of Christ{G5547} Jesus{G2424} my{G3450} Lord:{G2962} for{G1223} whom{G3739} I suffered the loss of{G2210} all things,{G3956} and{G2532} do count{G2233} them but refuse,{G4657} that{G2443} I{G1511} may gain{G2770} Christ,{G5547}
  • Deut 30:19-20 : 19 I call{H5749} heaven{H8064} and earth{H776} to witness{H5749} against you this day,{H3117} that I have set{H5414} before{H6440} thee life{H2416} and death,{H4194} the blessing{H1293} and the curse:{H7045} therefore choose{H977} life,{H2416} that thou mayest live,{H2421} thou and thy seed;{H2233} 20 to love{H157} Jehovah{H3068} thy God,{H430} to obey{H8085} his voice,{H6963} and to cleave{H1692} unto him; for he is thy life,{H2416} and the length{H753} of thy days;{H3117} that thou mayest dwell{H3427} in the land{H127} which Jehovah{H3068} sware{H7650} unto thy fathers,{H1} to Abraham,{H85} to Isaac,{H3327} and to Jacob,{H3290} to give{H5414} them.
  • Deut 32:47 : 47 For it is no vain{H7386} thing{H1697} for you; because it is your life,{H2416} and through this thing{H1697} ye shall prolong{H748} your days{H3117} in the land,{H127} whither ye go over{H5674} the Jordan{H3383} to possess{H3423} it.
  • Judg 9:15 : 15 And the bramble{H329} said{H559} unto the trees,{H6086} If in truth{H571} ye anoint{H4886} me king{H4428} over you, then come{H935} and take refuge{H2620} in my shade;{H6738} and if not, let fire{H784} come out{H3318} of the bramble,{H329} and devour{H398} the cedars{H730} of Lebanon.{H3844}
  • Job 1:10 : 10 Hast not thou made a hedge{H7753} about him, and about{H1157} his house,{H1004} and about all that he hath, on every side?{H5439} thou hast blessed{H1288} the work{H4639} of his hands,{H3027} and his substance{H4735} is increased{H6555} in the land.{H776}
  • Job 22:21-25 : 21 Acquaint{H5532} now thyself with him, and be at peace:{H7999} Thereby good{H2896} shall come{H935} unto thee. 22 Receive,{H3947} I pray thee, the law{H8451} from his mouth,{H6310} And lay up{H7760} his words{H561} in thy heart.{H3824} 23 If thou return{H7725} to the Almighty,{H7706} thou shalt be built up,{H1129} If thou put away{H7368} unrighteousness{H5766} far{H7368} from thy tents.{H168} 24 And lay{H7896} thou [thy] treasure{H1220} in{H5921} the dust,{H6083} And [the gold of] Ophir{H211} among the stones{H6697} of the brooks;{H5158} 25 And the Almighty{H7706} will be thy treasure,{H1220} And precious{H8443} silver{H3701} unto thee.
  • Ps 57:1 : 1 For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful{H2603} unto me, O God,{H430} be merciful{H2603} unto me; For my soul{H5315} taketh refuge{H2620} in thee: Yea, in the shadow{H6738} of thy wings{H3671} will I take refuge,{H2620} Until [these] calamities{H1942} be overpast.{H5674}
  • Prov 2:7 : 7 He layeth up{H6845} sound wisdom{H8454} for the upright;{H3477} [He is] a shield{H4043} to them that walk{H1980} in integrity;{H8537}
  • Prov 2:11 : 11 Discretion{H4209} shall watch{H8104} over thee; Understanding{H8394} shall keep{H8104} thee: