Ecclesiastes 7:12
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.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a wisdom defense that is embodied in solitude and community. Ecclesiastes 7:12: trace "wisdom" and "defense". Align wisdom defense through how disagreements are handled—let wisdom become a road.

Context

In Ecclesiastes (Poetry/Wisdom), highlighting wisdom defense. Within ch. 7, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “wisdom” and “defense”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Solomon (Qoheleth trad.) for Ecclesiastes. Introductions to Ecclesiastes often note: Wisdom discourse; late Hebrew features.. Date: Post‑exilic period.. Wisdom & Worship is especially relevant in this line.

More details
Traditional:Solomon (Qoheleth trad.)
Modern scholarship:Wisdom discourse; late Hebrew features.
Date:Post‑exilic period.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition with remarkable accuracy. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.