Ecclesiastes 12:10

The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and, written [by] the upright, words of truth.

Young's Literal Translation

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

9And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out — he made right many similes.

11Words of the wise [are] as goads, and as fences planted [by] the masters of collections, they have been given by one shepherd.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:3For receiving the instruction of wisdom, Righteousness, judgment, and uprightness,

Proverbs 15:23Joy [is] to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season — how good!

Proverbs 16:21To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

Proverbs 22:17Incline thine ear, and hear words of the wise, And thy heart set to my knowledge,

Ecclesiastes 1:1Words of a preacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem:

Luke 1:1Seeing that many did take in hand to set in order a narration of the matters that have been fully assured 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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