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Ecclesiastes 12:8-10
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Ecclesiastes 12:8-10
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
8 Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher;[a] all is vanity.
Epilogue
9 Besides being wise, the Teacher[b] also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs. 10 The Teacher[c] sought to find pleasing words, and he wrote words of truth plainly.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:8 Qoheleth, traditionally rendered Preacher
- Ecclesiastes 12:9 Qoheleth, traditionally rendered Preacher
- Ecclesiastes 12:10 Qoheleth, traditionally rendered Preacher
Ecclesiastes 12:8-10
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 12:8-10
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.(C) 10 The Teacher(D) searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.(E)
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 12:8 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 9 and 10
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