Ecclesiastes 12:10
What does Ecclesiastes 12:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Ecclesiastes 12:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and, written <FI>by<Fi> the upright, words of truth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He sought profitable words, and wrote words most right, and full of truth.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words; and that which was written is upright, words of truth.
Context
v.9And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
v.10This passage
v.11The words of the wise are as goads; and as nails well fastened are the words of the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 15:26
Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant wordsarepure.
- 1 Timothy 1:15
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:
- Proverbs 8:6
Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.
- Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:
- Proverbs 22:17
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
- Ecclesiastes 1:1
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
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