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Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
English Standard Version Anglicised
Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
English Standard Version Anglicised
7 and (A)the dust returns to the earth as it was, and (B)the spirit returns to God (C)who gave it. 8 (D)Vanity of vanities, says (E)the Preacher; all is vanity.
Fear God and Keep His Commandments
9 Besides being wise, (F)the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging (G)many proverbs with great care.
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Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
New International Version
7 and the dust returns(A) to the ground it came from,
and the spirit returns to God(B) who gave it.(C)
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.(F)
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 12:8 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 9 and 10
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