Ecclesiastes 7:13

"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."

Key Reflection

Ecclesiastes 7:13 contrasts wisdom with money, positioning wisdom as a more reliable defense against adversity. The verse emphasizes that true wisdom not only protects but also preserves life, offering deeper and lasting value compared to material wealth.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The work of God -The scheme of Divine Providence, the course of events which God orders and controls (compareEcclesiastes 3:11). It comprises both events which are “straight,” i. e., in accordance with our expectation, and events which are “crooked,” i. e., which by their seeming inequality baffle our comprehension.

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