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Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
Lexham English Bible
Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
Lexham English Bible
Epilogue
9 The Teacher[a] was full of wisdom, and he taught the people with knowledge. He carefully considered many proverbs and carefully arranged them. 10 The Teacher[b] sought to find delightful words,[c] and he wrote[d] what is upright—truthful words.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:9 Hebrew “Qohelet”
- Ecclesiastes 12:10 Hebrew “Qohelet”
- Ecclesiastes 12:10 Hebrew “words of delight”
- Ecclesiastes 12:10 The MT reads the term passively, “what is written,” but an alternate textual tradition reads, “and he wrote”
Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
American Standard Version
Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
American Standard Version
9 And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he [a]pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find out [b]acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:9 Or, gave ear
- Ecclesiastes 12:10 Hebrew words of delight.
Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
New International Version
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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