Ecclesiastes 7:12
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 7
“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.”Ecclesiastes 7:12
What Does Ecclesiastes 7:12 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 7:12 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 7, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 7:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 4:7“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”Ecclesiastes 1:15“That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.”Proverbs 8:35“For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.”Proverbs 16:16“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”Proverbs 2:7“He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.”Proverbs 3:18“She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.”Proverbs 18:11“The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.”Isaiah 33:6“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.”Judges 9:15“And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.”Proverbs 4:13“Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.”Proverbs 11:4“Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.”Proverbs 18:10“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”John 12:50“And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.”John 17:3“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”Deuteronomy 32:47“For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.”Job 1:10“Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.”Psalms 57:1“Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.”Proverbs 2:11“Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:”Proverbs 8:19“My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.”Proverbs 9:11“For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.”
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