Verse 12

For wisdom{H2451} is a defence{H6738}, and money{H3701} is a defence{H6738}: but the excellency{H3504} of knowledge{H1847} is, that wisdom{H2451} giveth life{H2421}{(H8762)} to them that have{H1167} it.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 3:18 : 18 She is a tree{H6086} of life{H2416} to them that lay hold{H2388}{(H8688)} upon her: and happy{H833}{(H8794)} is every one that retaineth{H8551}{(H8802)} her.
  • Prov 8:35 : 35 For whoso findeth{H4672}{(H8802)} me findeth{H4672}{(H8804)}{(H8675)}{H4672}{(H8802)} life{H2416}, and shall obtain{H6329}{(H8686)} favour{H7522} of the LORD{H3068}.
  • Prov 9:11 : 11 For by me thy days{H3117} shall be multiplied{H7235}{(H8799)}, and the years{H8141} of thy life{H2416} shall be increased{H3254}{(H8686)}.
  • Prov 11:4 : 4 Riches{H1952} profit{H3276}{(H8686)} not in the day{H3117} of wrath{H5678}: but righteousness{H6666} delivereth{H5337}{(H8686)} from death{H4194}.
  • Prov 14:20 : 20 The poor{H7326}{(H8802)} is hated{H8130}{(H8735)} even of his own neighbour{H7453}: but the rich{H6223} hath many{H7227} friends{H157}{(H8802)}.
  • Prov 18:10-11 : 10 The name{H8034} of the LORD{H3068} is a strong{H5797} tower{H4026}: the righteous{H6662} runneth{H7323}{(H8799)} into it, and is safe{H7682}{(H8738)}. 11 The rich man's{H6223} wealth{H1952} is his strong{H5797} city{H7151}, and as an high{H7682}{(H8737)} wall{H2346} in his own conceit{H4906}.
  • Isa 30:2 : 2 That walk{H1980}{(H8802)} to go down{H3381}{(H8800)} into Egypt{H4714}, and have not asked{H7592}{(H8804)} at my mouth{H6310}; to strengthen{H5810}{(H8800)} themselves in the strength{H4581} of Pharaoh{H6547}, and to trust{H2620}{(H8800)} in the shadow{H6738} of Egypt{H4714}!
  • Isa 32:2 : 2 And a man{H376} shall be as an hiding place{H4224} from the wind{H7307}, and a covert{H5643} from the tempest{H2230}; as rivers{H6388} of water{H4325} in a dry place{H6724}, as the shadow{H6738} of a great{H3515} rock{H5553} in a weary{H5889} land{H776}.
  • Isa 33:6 : 6 And wisdom{H2451} and knowledge{H1847} shall be the stability{H530} of thy times{H6256}, and strength{H2633} of salvation{H3444}: the fear{H3374} of the LORD{H3068} is his treasure{H214}.
  • John 12:50 : 50 And{G2532} I know{G1492}{(G5758)} that{G3754} his{G846} commandment{G1785} is{G2076}{(G5748)} life{G2222} everlasting{G166}: whatsoever{G3739} I{G1473} speak{G2980}{(G5719)} therefore{G3767}, even as{G2531} the Father{G3962} said{G2046}{(G5758)} unto me{G3427}, so{G3779} I speak{G2980}{(G5719)}.
  • John 17:3 : 3 And{G1161} this{G3778} is{G2076}{(G5748)} life{G2222} eternal{G166}, that{G2443} they might know{G1097}{(G5725)} thee{G4571} the only{G3441} true{G228} God{G2316}, and{G2532} Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}, whom{G3739} thou hast sent{G649}{(G5656)}.
  • Phil 3:8 : 8 Yea{G235} doubtless{G3304}, and{G2532} I count{G2233}{(G5736)} all things{G3956} but loss{G2209} for{G1511}{(G5750)}{G1223} the excellency{G5242}{(G5723)} of the knowledge{G1108} of Christ{G5547} Jesus{G2424} my{G3450} Lord{G2962}: for{G1223} whom{G3739} I have suffered the loss{G2210}{(G5681)} of all things{G3956}, and{G2532} do count{G2233}{(G5736)} them{G1511}{(G5750)} but dung{G4657}, that{G2443} I may win{G2770}{(G5661)} Christ{G5547},
  • Deut 30:19-20 : 19 I call{H5749} heaven{H8064} and earth{H776} to record{H5749}{(H8689)} this day{H3117} against you, that I have set{H5414}{(H8804)} before{H6440} you life{H2416} and death{H4194}, blessing{H1293} and cursing{H7045}: therefore choose{H977}{(H8804)} life{H2416}, that both thou and thy seed{H2233} may live{H2421}{(H8799)}: 20 That thou mayest love{H157}{(H8800)} the LORD{H3068} thy God{H430}, and that thou mayest obey{H8085}{(H8800)} his voice{H6963}, and that thou mayest cleave{H1692}{(H8800)} unto him: for he is thy life{H2416}, and the length{H753} of thy days{H3117}: that thou mayest dwell{H3427}{(H8800)} in the land{H127} which the LORD{H3068} sware{H7650}{(H8738)} unto thy fathers{H1}, to Abraham{H85}, to Isaac{H3327}, and to Jacob{H3290}, to give{H5414}{(H8800)} them.
  • Deut 32:47 : 47 For it is not a vain{H7386} thing{H1697} for you; because it is your life{H2416}: and through this thing{H1697} ye shall prolong{H748}{(H8686)} your days{H3117} in the land{H127}, whither ye go over{H5674}{(H8802)} Jordan{H3383} to possess{H3423}{(H8800)} it.
  • Judg 9:15 : 15 And the bramble{H329} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto the trees{H6086}, If in truth{H571} ye anoint{H4886}{(H8802)} me king{H4428} over you, then come{H935}{(H8798)} and put your trust{H2620}{(H8798)} in my shadow{H6738}: and if not, let fire{H784} come out{H3318}{(H8799)} of the bramble{H329}, and devour{H398}{(H8799)} the cedars{H730} of Lebanon{H3844}.
  • Job 1:10 : 10 Hast not thou made an hedge{H7753}{(H8804)} about him, and about{H1157} his house{H1004}, and about all that he hath on every side{H5439}? thou hast blessed{H1288}{(H8765)} the work{H4639} of his hands{H3027}, and his substance{H4735} is increased{H6555}{(H8804)} in the land{H776}.
  • Job 22:21-25 : 21 Acquaint{H5532}{(H8685)} now thyself with him, and be at peace{H7999}{(H8798)}: thereby good{H2896} shall come{H935}{(H8799)} unto thee. 22 Receive{H3947}{(H8798)}, I pray thee, the law{H8451} from his mouth{H6310}, and lay up{H7760}{(H8798)} his words{H561} in thine heart{H3824}. 23 If thou return{H7725}{(H8799)} to the Almighty{H7706}, thou shalt be built up{H1129}{(H8735)}, thou shalt put away{H7368} iniquity{H5766} far{H7368}{(H8686)} from thy tabernacles{H168}. 24 Then shalt thou lay up{H7896}{(H8800)} gold{H1220} as{H5921} dust{H6083}, and the gold of Ophir{H211} as the stones{H6697} of the brooks{H5158}. 25 Yea, the Almighty{H7706} shall be thy defence{H1220}, and thou shalt have plenty{H8443} of silver{H3701}.
  • Ps 57:1 : 1 To the chief Musician{H5329}{H8764)}, Altaschith{H516}{H8686)}, Michtam{H4387} of David{H1732}, when he fled{H1272}{H8800)} from{H6440} Saul{H7586} in the cave{H4631}. Be merciful{H2603}{H8798)} unto me, O God{H430}, be merciful{H2603}{H8798)} unto me: for my soul{H5315} trusteth{H2620}{H8804)} in thee: yea, in the shadow{H6738} of thy wings{H3671} will I make my refuge{H2620}{H8799)}, until these calamities{H1942} be overpast{H5674}{H8799)}.
  • Prov 2:7 : 7 He layeth up{H6845}{(H8799)}{(H8675)}{H6845}{(H8804)} sound wisdom{H8454} for the righteous{H3477}: he is a buckler{H4043} to them that walk{H1980}{(H8802)} uprightly{H8537}.
  • Prov 2:11 : 11 Discretion{H4209} shall preserve{H8104}{(H8799)} thee, understanding{H8394} shall keep{H5341}{(H8799)} thee: