Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, [even] words of truth.
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Proverbs 1:3To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;
Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; 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 taken in hand to draw up a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled 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 →