Ecclesiastes 12:10

Koheleth sought to find out words of delight, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

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 besides that Koheleth was wise, he also taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

11The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails well fastened are those that are composed in collections; they are given from one shepherd.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:3To receive the discipline of wisdom, justice, and right, 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 is called a man of discernment; 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 Koheleth, the son of David, king 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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