Skip to content
Journey Through the Bible

Ecclesiastes 7:12-13

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

13 Consider what God has done:
Who can straighten
what he has made crooked?

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 7:12-13

Proverbs 3:18 - She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:18

Proverbs 8:35 - For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:35 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:35

Proverbs 11:4 - Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:4

Job 22:21-25 - “Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Click to read the verse Job 22:21-25 Click to read the verse Job 22:21-25

Job 1:10 - “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed ... Click to read the verse Job 1:10 Click to read the verse Job 1:10

Proverbs 14:20 - The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:20

Judges 9:15 - “The thornbush said to the trees, ‘If you really want to anoint me king over you, come and take... Click to read the verse Judges 9:15 Click to read the verse Judges 9:15

Proverbs 2:11 - Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:11

Isaiah 32:2 - Each man will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of wate... Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:2

Proverbs 16:16 - How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:16

Deuteronomy 32:47 - They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. By them you will live long in the land... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:47 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:47

John 17:3 - Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you... Click to read the verse John 17:3 Click to read the verse John 17:3

Philippians 3:8 - What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Chri... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:8 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:8

Deuteronomy 30:19-20 - This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and d... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 30:19-20 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Proverbs 9:11 - For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:11

Isaiah 30:2 - who go down to Egypt without consulting me; who look for help to Pharaoh’s protection, to Egypt... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:2

Psalms 57:1 - Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge ... Click to read the verse Psalms 57:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 57:1

Isaiah 33:6 - He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowled... Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:6

Proverbs 4:7 - Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:7

Proverbs 4:13 - Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:13

Proverbs 8:19 - My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:19

Proverbs 10:15 - The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:15

Proverbs 2:7 - He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:7

John 12:50 - I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has to... Click to read the verse John 12:50 Click to read the verse John 12:50

Proverbs 18:11 - The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:11

Proverbs 18:10-11 - The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:10-11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:10-11