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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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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 12. With. Hebrew also, “above, or much as riches.” Calmet.—These are impediments in the hands of the reprobate, while they promote virtue in the good.” Saint Ambrose Lu. viii. n. 85.—The man who has only wisdom, cannot do as much good as those who are also rich. Calmet.—The moderate use of riches helps the servants of God, while they do not set their hearts upon them. Worthington.—The sun, to men on earth.
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