Ecclesiastes 12:9

And because the Preacher was wise above others, 1 So it was that he taught man excellent knowledge, 1 And the ear will trace out the parables. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

8Vanity of vanities, said the Preacher; 1 All is vanity. 1

10The Preacher sought diligently 1 To find out acceptable words, 1 And a correct writing, even words of truth. 1

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Cross References

1 Kings 5:12And Solomon spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were five thousand.

1 Kings 10:8Blessed are thy wives, blessed are these thy servants who stand before thee continually, who hear all thy wisdom.

Proverbs 10:1A wise son makes his father glad: 1 But a foolish son is a grief to his mother. 1

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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