The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. Treasury of Scripture preacher Ecclesiastes 1:1,12 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem... acceptable words Proverbs 15:23,26 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!... Proverbs 16:21-24 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning... Proverbs 25:11,12 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver... 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. written Proverbs 1:1-6 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel... Proverbs 8:6-10 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things... Proverbs 22:17-21 Bow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge... Luke 1:1-4 For as much as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us... John 3:11 Truly, truly, I say to you, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and you receive not our witness. Colossians 1:5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
Context The Fear of God is Utmost
9And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. 10The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. 11The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. 12And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. 13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.
Douay-Rheims Bible
He sought profitable words, and wrote words most right, and full of truth.
Darby Bible Translation
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words; and that which was written is upright, words of truth.
King James Bible
The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
Young's Literal Translation
The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and, written by the upright, words of truth.
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