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Ecclesiastes 12:9
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KJ21
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.
ASV
And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
AMP
Furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and arranged many proverbs.
AMPC
And furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he [Solomon] still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.
BRG
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.
CSB
In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs.
CSBA
In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs.
CEB
Additionally: Because the Teacher was wise, he constantly taught the people knowledge. He listened and investigated. He composed many proverbs.
CJB
Not only was Kohelet wise, he also taught the people what he knew; also he weighed, researched and corrected many ethical sayings.
CEV
I was a wise teacher with much understanding, and I collected a number of proverbs that I had carefully studied.
DARBY
And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, and sought out, [and] set in order many proverbs.
DRA
And whereas Ecclesiastes was very wise, he taught the people, and declared the things that he had done: and seeking out, he set forth many parables.
ERV
The Teacher was very wise. He used his wisdom to teach the people. He very carefully studied and arranged many wise teachings.
EASY
The Teacher was wise man. He also taught the people to understand things. He studied many proverbs and he wrote them down carefully.
EHV
Besides being wise, Ecclesiastes taught the people knowledge, and he weighed, collected, and arranged many proverbs.
ESV
Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.
ESVUK
Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.
EXB
The ·Teacher [or Preacher; L Assembler; 1:1] was ·wise [a wise man/sage] and taught the people ·what he knew [L knowledge]. He ·very carefully thought about [L heard], ·studied [investigated], and set in order many ·wise teachings [L proverbs].
GNV
And the more wise the Preacher was, the more he taught the people knowledge, and caused them to hear, and searched forth, and prepared many parables.
GW
Besides being wise, the spokesman also taught the people what he knew. He very carefully thought about it, studied it, and arranged it in many proverbs.
GNT
But because the Philosopher was wise, he kept on teaching the people what he knew. He studied proverbs and honestly tested their truth.
HCSB
In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs.
ICB
The Teacher was very wise. He taught the people what he knew. The Teacher very carefully thought about, studied, and set in order many wise teachings.
ISV
Moreover, besides being wise himself, the Teacher taught people what he had learned by listening, making inquiries, and composing many proverbs.
JUB
And the wiser the preacher became that much more did he teach wisdom to the people, causing them to listen and to search things out, and he composed many proverbs.
KJV
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.
AKJV
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.
LSB
In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.
LEB
The Teacher was full of wisdom, and he taught the people with knowledge. He carefully considered many proverbs and carefully arranged them.
TLB
But then, because the Preacher was wise, he went on teaching the people all he knew; and he collected proverbs and classified them.
MSG
Besides being wise himself, the Quester also taught others knowledge. He weighed, examined, and arranged many proverbs. The Quester did his best to find the right words and write the plain truth.
MEV
And in addition to being wise, the Preacher still taught the people knowledge, and he considered, sought out, and arranged many proverbs.
NOG
Besides being wise, the spokesman also taught the people what he knew. He very carefully thought about it, studied it, and arranged it in many proverbs.
NABRE
Besides being wise, Qoheleth taught the people knowledge, and weighed, scrutinized and arranged many proverbs.
NASB
In addition to being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.
NASB1995
In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out and arranged many proverbs.
NCB
In addition to his wisdom, Qoheleth taught the people knowledge, having weighed, studied, and arranged many proverbs.
NCV
The Teacher was very wise and taught the people what he knew. He very carefully thought about, studied, and set in order many wise teachings.
NET
Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught knowledge to the people; he carefully evaluated and arranged many proverbs.
NIRV
The Teacher was wise. He gave knowledge to people. He tried out many proverbs. He thought about them carefully. Then he wrote them down in order.
NIV
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.
NIVUK
Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.
NKJV
And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs.
NLV
Besides being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people much learning. He thought about, and looked for, and put together many wise sayings.
NLT
Keep this in mind: The Teacher was considered wise, and he taught the people everything he knew. He listened carefully to many proverbs, studying and classifying them.
NRSVA
Besides being wise, the Teacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs.
NRSVACE
Besides being wise, the Teacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs.
NRSVCE
Besides being wise, the Teacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs.
NRSVUE
Besides being wise, the Teacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs.
OJB
And moreover, because Kohelet was chacham, he taught the people da’as; yea, he applied, and searched out, and set in order many meshalim (proverbs).
RGT
And the wiser the preacher was, the more he taught the people knowledge, and caused them to hear, and searched forth, and prepared many parables.
RSV
Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging proverbs with great care.
RSVCE
Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging proverbs with great care.
TLV
Furthermore, Kohelet was not only wise but he also taught the people knowledge. He pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
VOICE
Not only did the teacher attain wisdom by careful observation, study, and setting out many proverbs, but he was also generous with his knowledge and eagerly shared it with people.
WEB
Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
WYC
And when Ecclesiastes was most wise (And for Ecclesiastes was most wise), he taught the people, and he told out the things which he did, and he sought out wisdom, and made many parables;
YLT
And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out -- he made right many similes.
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