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Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
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7 and the dust returns to the earth as it once was,
and the spirit returns to God who gave it.(A)

8 “Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.”(B)

The Teacher’s Objectives and Conclusion

9 In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs.(C)

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Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
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7 and the dust returns(A) to the ground it came from,
    and the spirit returns to God(B) who gave it.(C)

8 “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher.[a](D)
    “Everything is meaningless!(E)”

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)

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 12:8 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 9 and 10
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