Ecc 7:11 | KingComments | STEP | In the Preacher speaks about the proper use of wisdom opposite the lack of wisdom in . “Wisdom” must prove itself, it must be reflected. The Preacher therefore, relates “an inheritance” to wisdom, for wisdom especially does justice in the way an inheritance is managed. To the combination “wisdom” and “money” another aspect is added in : they both give “protection” ( ; ). Yet the possession of knowledge inherent in wisdom is beyond the possession of money. Money brings no man into the favor of God and gives no man life. Therefore knowledge surpasses the possession of money, for knowledge is related to a “wisdom that preserves the lives of its possessors”. There is no other knowledge that gives us life than the knowledge of the Father and the Son. ( ). The wisdom, which is the Lord Jesus, preserves life. He who finds Him, finds life; he who has Him, has life ( ; ).

‏ Ecclesiastes 7:11

The Advantage of Wisdom

In Ecc 7:11 the Preacher speaks about the proper use of wisdom opposite the lack of wisdom in Ecc 7:10. “Wisdom” must prove itself, it must be reflected. The Preacher therefore, relates “an inheritance” to wisdom, for wisdom especially does justice in the way an inheritance is managed.

To the combination “wisdom” and “money” another aspect is added in Ecc 7:12: they both give “protection” (Psa 91:2; Isa 30:2). Yet the possession of knowledge inherent in wisdom is beyond the possession of money. Money brings no man into the favor of God and gives no man life. Therefore knowledge surpasses the possession of money, for knowledge is related to a “wisdom that preserves the lives of its possessors”.

There is no other knowledge that gives us life than the knowledge of the Father and the Son. (Jn 17:3). The wisdom, which is the Lord Jesus, preserves life. He who finds Him, finds life; he who has Him, has life (Pro 8:35; 1Jn 5:12a).