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Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
New Life Version
Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
New Life Version
7 Then the dust will return to the earth as it was. And the spirit will return to God Who gave it. 8 “It is of no use,” says the Preacher, “It is all for nothing!”
The Preacher’s Last Words
9 Besides being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people much learning. He thought about, and looked for, and put together many wise sayings.
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Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
New International Version
7 and the dust returns(A) to the ground it came from,
and the spirit returns to God(B) who gave it.(C)
The Conclusion of the Matter
9 Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.(F)
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 12:8 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 9 and 10
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