Ecclesiastes 1:1
New American Standard Bible
The Futility of All Endeavors
1 The words of the (A)Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
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Ecclesiastes 1:1
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- Ecclesiastes 1:1 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 2 and 12
Ecclesiastes 7:27
New American Standard Bible
27 “Behold, I have discovered this,” says the Preacher, “by adding one thing to another to find an explanation,
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Ecclesiastes 7:27
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27 “Look,” says the Teacher,[a](A) “this is what I have discovered:
“Adding one thing to another to discover the scheme of things—
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- Ecclesiastes 7:27 Or the leader of the assembly
Ecclesiastes 12:8-10
New American Standard Bible
8 “(A)Futility of futilities,” says the Preacher, “all is futility!”
Purpose of the Preacher
9 In addition to being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and arranged (B)many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find (C)delightful words and to write (D)words of truth correctly.
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Ecclesiastes 12:8-10
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The Conclusion of the Matter
9 Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.(C) 10 The Teacher(D) searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.(E)
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- Ecclesiastes 12:8 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 9 and 10
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