Ecclesiastes 12:8-10
New King James Version
8 “Vanity(A) 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 (B)set[a] in order many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find [b]acceptable words; and what was written was upright—words of truth.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:9 arranged
- Ecclesiastes 12:10 Lit. delightful
Ecclesiastes 12:8-10
New International Version
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.(C) 10 The Teacher(D) searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.(E)
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 12:8 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 9 and 10
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