Ecclesiastes 12:9

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“Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.”

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BSBPD

“Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out--he made right many similes.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Ecclesiastes 12:9 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Kings 4:32Solomon composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.
  2. 1 Kings 5:12And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.
  3. 1 Kings 8:12Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
  4. 1 Kings 10:8How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!
  5. Proverbs 1:1These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,
  6. Proverbs 10:1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
  7. Proverbs 25:1These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
  8. Daniel 12:3Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.

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