Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Preacher sought diligently to find out acceptable words, and a correct writing, even words of truth.

Brenton Septuagint

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 above others, so it was that he taught man excellent knowledge, and the ear will trace out the parables.

11The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails firmly fastened, which have been given from one shepherd by agreement.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:3to receive also + 1:3 Gr. turnings, q. d. knotty words. See Heb.hard sayings, and to understand true justice, and how to direct judgment;

Proverbs 15:23A bad man will by no means + 15:23 Or, obey.attend to counsel; neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.

Proverbs 16:21Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

Proverbs 22:17Incline thine ear to the words of wise men: hear also my word, and apply thine heart,

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

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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