Ecclesiastes 7:12

For wisdom is protection just as money is protection,
But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors.

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who hold her fast.

Proverbs 8:35

“For he who finds me finds life
And obtains favor from the Lord.

Deuteronomy 30:19-20

I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants,

Deuteronomy 32:47

For it is not an idle word for you; indeed it is your life. And by this word you will prolong your days in the land, which you are about to cross the Jordan to possess.”

Judges 9:15

The bramble said to the trees, ‘If in truth you are anointing me as king over you, come and take refuge in my shade; but if not, may fire come out from the bramble and consume the cedars of Lebanon.’

Job 1:10

Have You not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.

Job 22:21-25

Yield now and be at peace with Him;
Thereby good will come to you.

Psalm 57:1

For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.
Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me,
For my soul takes refuge in You;
And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge
Until destruction passes by.

Proverbs 2:7

He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,

Proverbs 2:11

Discretion will guard you,
Understanding will watch over you,

Proverbs 9:11

For by me your days will be multiplied,
And years of life will be added to you.

Proverbs 11:4

Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
But righteousness delivers from death.

Proverbs 14:20

The poor is hated even by his neighbor,
But those who love the rich are many.

Proverbs 18:10-11

The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous runs into it and is safe.

Isaiah 30:2

Who proceed down to Egypt
Without consulting Me,
To take refuge in the safety of Pharaoh
And to seek shelter in the shadow of Egypt!

Isaiah 32:2

Each will be like a refuge from the wind
And a shelter from the storm,
Like streams of water in a dry country,
Like the shade of a huge rock in a parched land.

Isaiah 33:6

And He will be the stability of your times,
A wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge;
The fear of the Lord is his treasure.

John 12:50

I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.”

John 17:3

This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.

Philippians 3:8

More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

Wisdom

Job 1:10
Have You not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.
Job 22:21
Yield now and be at peace with Him;
Thereby good will come to you.
Proverbs 2:7
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
Proverbs 14:20
The poor is hated even by his neighbor,
But those who love the rich are many.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous runs into it and is safe.
Isaiah 33:6
And He will be the stability of your times,
A wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge;
The fear of the Lord is his treasure.

A defence

Judges 9:15
The bramble said to the trees, ‘If in truth you are anointing me as king over you, come and take refuge in my shade; but if not, may fire come out from the bramble and consume the cedars of Lebanon.’
Psalm 57:1
For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.
Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me,
For my soul takes refuge in You;
And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge
Until destruction passes by.
Isaiah 30:2
Who proceed down to Egypt
Without consulting Me,
To take refuge in the safety of Pharaoh
And to seek shelter in the shadow of Egypt!
Isaiah 32:2
Each will be like a refuge from the wind
And a shelter from the storm,
Like streams of water in a dry country,
Like the shade of a huge rock in a parched land.

The excellency

Deuteronomy 30:19
I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants,
Deuteronomy 32:47
For it is not an idle word for you; indeed it is your life. And by this word you will prolong your days in the land, which you are about to cross the Jordan to possess.”
Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who hold her fast.
Proverbs 8:35
“For he who finds me finds life
And obtains favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 9:11
For by me your days will be multiplied,
And years of life will be added to you.
Proverbs 11:4
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
But righteousness delivers from death.
John 12:50
I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.”
John 17:3
This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
Philippians 3:8
More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ,

General references

Proverbs 8:19
“My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold,
And my yield better than choicest silver.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Proverbs 18:11
A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own imagination.