Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom in its shadow is as the shadow of silver: and the excellence of the knowledge of wisdom will give life to him that has it.

Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and [there is] an advantage [by it] to them that see the sun.

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.

Say not thou, Why is it that the former dayes were better then these? for thou doest not enquire wisely of this thing.