Ecclesiastes 12:9

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

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the more wise the Preacher was, the more he taught the people knowledge, and caused them to heare, and searched foorth, and prepared many parables.

Darby Translation

And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, and sought out, [and] set in order many proverbs.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

And because the Preacher was wise he still gave the people knowledge; searching out, testing, and putting in order a great number of wise sayings.

In context

8“Futility of futilities,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile!”

10The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.

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