Ecclesiastes 12:9

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

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Berean Standard Bible

Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

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KJV

King James Version

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.

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World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, [and] set in order many proverbs.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Ecclesiastes 12

⁷ before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

⁸ “Futility of futilities,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile!”

⁹ Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

¹⁰ The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.

¹¹ The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.

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