Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 then the (A)dust will return to the earth as it was, and the [a](B)spirit will return to (C)God who gave it. 8 “(D)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 (E)many proverbs.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:7 Or breath
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
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
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