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Ecclesiastes 12:10

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The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and [that which was] written [was] upright, [even] words of truth.

The preacher {H6953} sought {H1245} to find out {H4672} acceptable {H2656} words {H1697}: and that which was written {H3789} was upright {H3476}, even words {H1697} of truth {H571}.

Kohelet worked to develop an attractive writing style, in which he expressed the truth straightforwardly.

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

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

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Cross-References

  • Colossians 1:5 (6 votes)

    For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

  • 1 Timothy 1:15 (5 votes)

    This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

  • Proverbs 16:21 (4 votes)

    ¶ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

  • Proverbs 16:24 (4 votes)

    ¶ Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

  • Proverbs 1:1 (2 votes)

    ¶ The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;

  • Proverbs 1:6 (2 votes)

    To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

  • Proverbs 8:6 (2 votes)

    Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips [shall be] right things.