Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, 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

9Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

11The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:3to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;

Proverbs 15:23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

Proverbs 22:17Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

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

Luke 1:1Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which 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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