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Ecclesiastes 12:10

World English Bible

The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.

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Ecclesiastes 12:10 in other translations

The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.

Ecclesiastes 12:10 · American Standard Version

Ecclesiastes 12:10 in context

  1. 8“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher.
    “All is vanity!”
  2. 9Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
  3. 10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.
  4. 11The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
  5. 12Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.