7 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• Eccl 7:12 — 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.
• Eccl 9:16 — Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
• Job 31:24 — If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
• Prov 14:20 — The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
• Prov 14:20 — The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
• Prov 18:11 — The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
• Prov 18:11 — The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
• Prov 19:4 — Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
• Prov 19:7 — All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
• Prov 22:22 — Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
• Ps 52:7 — Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.