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Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
Christian Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
Christian Standard Bible
The Teacher’s Objectives and Conclusion
9 In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs.(A) 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately.
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Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
New American Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
New American Standard Bible
Purpose of the Preacher
9 In addition to being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and arranged (A)many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find (B)delightful words and to write (C)words of truth correctly.
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Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
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Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
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The Conclusion of the Matter
9 Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.(A) 10 The Teacher(B) searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.(C)
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