⁹ 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. ¹¹ The words of the wise are as goads; and as nails well fastened are the words of the ^[c]masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.