Ecclesiastes 12:9

7 ^aThen the dust will return to the earth as it was,
^bAnd the spirit will return to God ^cwho gave it.

8 “Vanity^a of vanities,” says the Preacher,
“All is vanity.”

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9 And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and ^aset in order many proverbs.

10 The Preacher sought to find¹ acceptable words; and what was written was upright—words of truth.

11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of¹ scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd.

12 And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end, and ^amuch study is wearisome to the flesh.

13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
^aFear God and keep His commandments,
For this is man’s all.

Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 12:9

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American Standard Version
And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, `and' set in order many proverbs.

Amplified® Bible
And furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he [Solomon] still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.

Contemporary English Version
I was a wise teacher with much understanding, and I collected a number of proverbs that I had carefully studied.

Darby English Version
And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, and sought out, [and] set in order many proverbs.

Good News Bible
But because the Philosopher was wise, he kept on teaching the people what he knew. He studied proverbs and honestly tested their truth.

King James Version
And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

New American Standard Bible
In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out and arranged many proverbs.

New International Version
Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.

New King James Version
And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
In addition to becoming a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out and arranged many proverbs.

Revised Standard Version
Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging proverbs with great care.

Young's Literal Translation
And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out -- he made right many similes.

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