Ecclesiastes 12:9
Moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he considered, and sought out, and set in order, many proverbs.
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In The King James Version
In Context
8Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity!
10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and to write correctly words of truth.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:1The Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
Daniel 12:3And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn the many to righteousness, as the stars for ever and ever.
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 →