Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly--words of truth.

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In The King James Version

The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.

In Context

9And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yea, he pondered, and sought out, [and] set in order many proverbs.

11The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened [by] the masters of assemblies. They have been given from one shepherd.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:3to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness and justice and equity,

Proverbs 15:23A man has joy in the answer of his mouth, and a word in due season, how good it is!

Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

Proverbs 22:17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.

Ecclesiastes 1:1The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.

Luke 1:1Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to arrange in order a narration about the deeds that have been brought to fullness among us,

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 12:9-13

The Conclusion of the Whole. 8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. 9 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. 10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. 11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. 12 And further, by these, my son, be… Read the whole commentary →

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