Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true.

Bible in Basic English

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 because the Preacher was wise he still gave the people knowledge; searching out, testing, and putting in order a great number of wise sayings.

11The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:3To be trained in the ways of wisdom, in righteousness and judging truly and straight behaviour:

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

Proverbs 16:21The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

Proverbs 22:17Let your ear be bent down for hearing my words, and let your heart give thought to knowledge.

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

Luke 1:1As a number of attempts have been made to put together in order an account of those events which took place 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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