Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
Legacy Standard Bible
Fear God and Keep His Commandments
9 In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and [a]arranged (A)many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find (B)delightful words and (C)words of truth written uprightly.
11 The (D)words of wise men are like (E)goads, and masters of these collections are like [b]well-driven (F)nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:9 Lit set straight
- Ecclesiastes 12:11 Lit planted
Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
New International Version
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.(A) 10 The Teacher(B) searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.(C)
11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails(D)—given by one shepherd.[a]
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 12:11 Or Shepherd
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