Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
International Standard Version
7 then man’s[a] dust will go back to the earth,
returning to what it was,
and the spirit[b] will return to the God who gave it.
8 “Utterly pointless,” says the Teacher.
“Everything is pointless.”
Conclusions
9 Moreover, besides being wise himself, the Teacher taught people what he had learned by listening, making inquiries, and composing many proverbs.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:7 The Heb. lacks man’s
- Ecclesiastes 12:7 Or the breath of life
Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
King James Version
7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.
9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
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