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Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity. And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he [a]pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find out [b]acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 12:9 Or, gave ear
  2. Ecclesiastes 12:10 Hebrew words of delight.

“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher.[a](A)
    “Everything is meaningless!(B)

The Conclusion of the Matter

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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  1. Ecclesiastes 12:8 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 9 and 10