Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.

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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

9Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

11The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:3and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.

Proverbs 15:23A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—

Ecclesiastes 1:1These are the words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:

Luke 1:1Many have undertaken to compose an account of the things that 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 →

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