11 Wisdom along with an inheritance is good
And an (A)advantage to those who see the sun.
12 For (B)wisdom is [a]protection just as money is [b]protection,
But the advantage of knowledge is that (C)wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:12 Lit in a shadow
  2. Ecclesiastes 7:12 Lit in a shadow

19 (A)Wisdom strengthens a wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

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18 (A)Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but (B)one sinner destroys much good.

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10 If the [a]axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must [b]exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 10:10 Lit iron
  2. Ecclesiastes 10:10 Lit strengthen