Ecclesiastes
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 12:10
“The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 12:10 Context
7Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. 8Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. 9And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. 10The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. 11The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. 12And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. 13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
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Other Translations
The preacher sought to finde out acceptable words, and that which was written was vpright, euen wordes of trueth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, `even' words of truth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true.
- Basic English Bible
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words; and that which was written is upright, words of truth.
- Darby Bible
The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
- Webster's Bible
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.
- World English Bible
The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and, written [by] the upright, words of truth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Koheleth sought to find out words of delight, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, `even' words of truth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true.
- Basic English Bible
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words; and that which was written is upright, words of truth.
- Darby Bible
The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
- Webster's Bible
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.
- World English Bible
The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and, written [by] the upright, words of truth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Koheleth sought to find out words of delight, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 12:10
12:10 Acceptable - Such as would comfort and profit the readers.