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Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
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Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
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Purpose of the Preacher
9 Furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and arranged many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find delightful words, even to write correctly words of truth.
11 The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; [a]they are given by one Shepherd.(A)
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- Ecclesiastes 12:11 This verse establishes the divine inspiration of Ecclesiastes.
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