Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 12:10
American Standard Version
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, `even' words of truth.
Amplified® Bible
The Preacher sought acceptable words, even to write down rightly words of truth {or} correct sentiment.
Contemporary English Version
Then I tried to explain these things in the best and most accurate way.
Darby English Version
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words; and that which was written is upright, words of truth.
Good News Bible
The Philosopher tried to find comforting words, but the words he wrote were honest.
King James Version
The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
New American Standard Bible
The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly.
New International Version
The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.
New King James Version
The Preacher sought to find acceptable words; and what was written was upright—words of truth.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly.
Revised Standard Version
The Preacher sought to find pleasing words, and uprightly he wrote words of truth.
Young's Literal Translation
The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and, written `by' the upright, words of truth.