Ecclesiastes 12:9
And since Ecclesiastes was very wise, he taught the people, and he described what he had accomplished. And while searching, he composed many parables.
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In Context
8Vanity of vanities, said Ecclesiastes, and all is vanity!
10He sought useful words, and he wrote most righteous words, which were full of truth.
Cross References
1 Kings 5:12And the Lord gave wisdom to Solomon, just as he said to him. And there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two struck a pact.
1 Kings 10:8Blessed are your men, and blessed are your servants, who stand before you always, and who hear your wisdom.
Proverbs 10:1A wise son gladdens the father. Yet truly, a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
Daniel 12:3But those who have taught will shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who instruct many towards justice, like the stars for unending eternity.
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 →