Ecclesiastes 7:12 in Chinese
12 钱能庇护人,智慧也能庇护人,但智慧的长处在于∶它能保全拥有它的人的性命。
Other Translations
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.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
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.
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
For wisdom `is' a defense, money `is' a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom `is', She reviveth her possessors.