Ecclesiastes 12:10

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

The Whole Duty of Man

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.

14 For ^aGod will bring every work into judgment,
Including every secret thing,
Whether good or evil.

Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 12:10

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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.

New English Translation
The Teacher sought to find delightful¹ words, and to write² accurately truthful sayings.³

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