Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and to write correctly 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

9Moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he considered, and sought out, and set in order, many proverbs.

11The words of the wise are as goads; yea, as nails driven in are the words of members of assemblies, given by one shepherd.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:3That one may gain the instruction of prudence, Justice, equity, and uprightness;

Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good it is!

Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart shall be called intelligent, And sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Proverbs 22:17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And give heed to my instruction!

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

Luke 1:1Inasmuch as many have undertaken to arrange a narrative of those things which are fully believed 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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