Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Proclaimer sought to find out words giving delight, and to note down rightly, the words of truth.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

9Besides that, the Proclaimer being wise,—still further taught knowledge unto the people, and weighed and searched, arranged proverbs in abundance.

11The words of the wise, are as goads, yea, as driven nails, their well-ordered sayings,—given from one shepherd.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:3For receiving the correction of prudence, righteousness and justice, and equity;

Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy, in the answer of his own mouth, and, a word in its season,—how good!

Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart, shall be called intelligent, and, sweetness of lips, increaseth persuasiveness.

Proverbs 22:17Incline thine ear and hear the words of wise men, then, thy heart, wilt thou apply to my teaching;

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

Luke 1:1Seeing, indeed, that, many, had taken in hand to re-arrange for themselves a narrative, concerning the facts which have been fully confirmed amongst 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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