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Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
International Standard Version
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
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
Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
King James Version
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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Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
New King James Version
Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
New King James Version
7 (A)Then the dust will return to the earth as it was,
(B)And the spirit will return to God (C)who gave it.
8 “Vanity(D) of vanities,” says the Preacher,
“All is vanity.”
The Whole Duty of Man
9 And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and (E)set[a] in order many proverbs.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:9 arranged
Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
English Standard Version
Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
English Standard Version
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[a] 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 12:8 The Hebrew term hebel can refer to a “vapor” or “mere breath” (three times in this verse); see note on 1:2
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