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Keep this in mind: The Teacher was considered wise, and he taught the people everything he knew. He listened carefully to many proverbs, studying and classifying them. 10 The Teacher sought to find just the right words to express truths clearly.[a]

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  1. 12:10 Or sought to write what was upright and true.

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.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 12:9 Lit set straight