Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words; and that which was written is upright, words of truth.

Darby Translation

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 moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, and sought out, [and] set in order many proverbs.

11The words of the wise are as goads, and the collections [of them] as nails fastened in: they are given from one shepherd.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:3to receive the instruction of wisdom, righteousness and judgment, and equity;

Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!

Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

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

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

Luke 1:1Forasmuch as many have undertaken to draw up a relation concerning the matters fully believed 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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