“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.”
The assurance that wisdom gives shade as money gives shade, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor, extends the comparison while suggesting different but complementary forms of protection. Money and wisdom both provide shelter and security; yet the emphasis on wisdom's role in preserving life suggests its superior value. This verse recommends seeking wisdom as a more enduring good than mere accumulation.
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