Ecclesiastes 7:12

Indeed, wisdom gives protection, just like money does, but it's better to know that wisdom gives life, to those who have mastered it.

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life for those who embrace her, and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.

Proverbs 8:35

because those who find me find life and gain favor from the LORD.

Deuteronomy 30:19-20

I call heaven and earth to testify against you today! I've set life and death before you today: both blessings and curses. Choose life, that it may be well with you you and your children.

Deuteronomy 32:47

because they're not just empty words for you they are your very life. Through these instructions you will live long in the land that you are about to cross over the Jordan River to possess."

Judges 9:15

Then the bramble bush replied to the trees, "If you really are consecrating me to rule you, come and put your confidence in my shade; but if not, may fire spring out from the bramble bush and burn up the cedars of Lebanon"'

Job 1:10

Haven't you surrounded him with a fence on all sides, around his house, and around all that he owns? You have blessed everything he puts his hands on and you have increased his livestock in the land.

Job 22:21-25

"Get to know God, and you'll be at peace with him, and then prosperity will come to you.

Psalm 57:1

Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, for in you I have placed my trust. Even in the shadow of your wings will I find my refuge until this calamity passes.

Proverbs 2:7

He stores up sound wisdom for the upright and is a shield to those who walk in integrity

Proverbs 2:11

Discretion will protect you; understanding will watch over you,

Proverbs 9:11

For because of me you will live a long life, and years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 11:4

Wealth won't help in the time of judgment, but righteousness will deliver from death.

Proverbs 14:20

The poor person is shunned by his neighbor, but many are the friends of the wealthy.

Proverbs 18:10-11

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger.

Isaiah 30:2

They set out to go down to Egypt, without asking my advice; taking refuge in Pharaoh's protection, and seeking shelter in Egypt's shadow.

Isaiah 32:2

Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a hiding place from storms, like streams of water in the desert, in the shadow of a great rock in an exhausted land.

Isaiah 33:6

He will be a sure foundation for your times, abundance and salvation, wisdom and knowledge the fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure."

John 12:50

And I know that what he commands brings eternal life. What I speak, therefore, I speak just as the Father has told me."

John 17:3

And this is eternal life: to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent Jesus the Messiah.

Philippians 3:8

What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

Wisdom

Job 1:10
Haven't you surrounded him with a fence on all sides, around his house, and around all that he owns? You have blessed everything he puts his hands on and you have increased his livestock in the land.
Job 22:21
"Get to know God, and you'll be at peace with him, and then prosperity will come to you.
Proverbs 2:7
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright and is a shield to those who walk in integrity
Proverbs 14:20
The poor person is shunned by his neighbor, but many are the friends of the wealthy.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger.
Isaiah 33:6
He will be a sure foundation for your times, abundance and salvation, wisdom and knowledge the fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure."

A defence

Judges 9:15
Then the bramble bush replied to the trees, "If you really are consecrating me to rule you, come and put your confidence in my shade; but if not, may fire spring out from the bramble bush and burn up the cedars of Lebanon"'
Psalm 57:1
Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, for in you I have placed my trust. Even in the shadow of your wings will I find my refuge until this calamity passes.
Isaiah 30:2
They set out to go down to Egypt, without asking my advice; taking refuge in Pharaoh's protection, and seeking shelter in Egypt's shadow.
Isaiah 32:2
Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a hiding place from storms, like streams of water in the desert, in the shadow of a great rock in an exhausted land.

The excellency

Deuteronomy 30:19
I call heaven and earth to testify against you today! I've set life and death before you today: both blessings and curses. Choose life, that it may be well with you you and your children.
Deuteronomy 32:47
because they're not just empty words for you they are your very life. Through these instructions you will live long in the land that you are about to cross over the Jordan River to possess."
Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life for those who embrace her, and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.
Proverbs 8:35
because those who find me find life and gain favor from the LORD.
Proverbs 9:11
For because of me you will live a long life, and years will be added to your life.
Proverbs 11:4
Wealth won't help in the time of judgment, but righteousness will deliver from death.
John 12:50
And I know that what he commands brings eternal life. What I speak, therefore, I speak just as the Father has told me."
John 17:3
And this is eternal life: to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent Jesus the Messiah.
Philippians 3:8
What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah

General references

Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, better than even refined gold, and my benefit surpasses the purest silver.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better than gaining gold is the acquisition of wisdom, the attainment of wisdom better than silver!
Proverbs 18:11
The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall.

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