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Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
New American Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
New American Standard Bible
Purpose of the Preacher
9 In addition to being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and arranged (A)many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find (B)delightful words and to write (C)words of truth correctly.
11 The (D)words of the wise are like [a](E)goads, and masters of these collections are like driven (F)nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:11 I.e., spiked sticks for driving cattle
Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
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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.(A) 10 The Teacher(B) searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.(C)
11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails(D)—given by one shepherd.[a]
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 12:11 Or Shepherd
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