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Fear God and Keep His Commandments

In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and [a]arranged (A)many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find (B)delightful words and (C)words of truth written uprightly.

11 The (D)words of wise men are like (E)goads, and masters of these collections are like [b]well-driven (F)nails; they are given by one Shepherd.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 12:9 Lit set straight
  2. Ecclesiastes 12:11 Lit planted