2-6-06 Ecclesiastes 7:12

Ecclesiastes 7:12 (KJ21)
For wisdom is a safeguard, as money is a safeguard, but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

Ecclesiastes 7:12 (NAS)
For wisdom is protection just as money is protection. But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors.

Ecclesiastes 7:12 (NIVUS)
Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.

Ecclesiastes 7:12 (NLT)
Wisdom or money can get you almost anything, but it’s important to know that only wisdom can save your life.

Trying to be safe and secure in today's world can be a major concern. Even with the most sophisticated security systems, some people still live in fear and terror. However, you do not need to live in terror.

Many seek wisdom and are greedy after silver. They hope that in this they will find protection and safety. These will provide shade from the scorching heat of lack, but they do not bring everlasting salvation They are mere empty images that resemble the Truth, but are not the Truth. That is found in only One Person, the Lord God Almighty.

Living in the fear of the Lord and not in the fear of man is true wisdom. You have discovered this avenue to success. The excellence, advantage, and profit that you seek are in knowledge, understanding, perception, and discernment. That is where there is life, protection, and safety. And this is the life that you possess