ESV: For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
NIV: Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.
NASB: For wisdom is protection just as money is protection, But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom keeps its possessors alive.
CSB: because wisdom is protection as silver is protection; but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
NLT: Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life.
KJV: 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.
NKJV: For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.
