Verse 10

The Preacher{H6953} sought{H1245} to find out{H4672} acceptable{H2656} words,{H1697} and that which was written{H3789} uprightly,{H3476} [even] words{H1697} of truth.{H571}

Referenced Verses

  • Col 1:5 : 5 because{G1223} of the hope{G1680} which is laid up{G606} for you{G5213} in{G1722} the heavens,{G3772} whereof{G3739} ye heard before{G4257} in{G1722} the word{G3056} of the truth{G225} of the gospel,{G2098}
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 Faithful{G4103} is the{G3588} saying,{G3056} and{G2532} worthy{G514} of all{G3956} acceptance,{G594} that{G3754} Christ{G5547} Jesus{G2424} came{G2064} into{G1519} the world{G2889} to save{G4982} sinners;{G268} of whom{G3739} I{G1473} am{G1510} chief:{G4413}
  • Luke 1:1-4 : 1 Forasmuch{G1895} as many{G4183} have taken in hand{G2021} to draw up{G392} a narrative{G1335} concerning{G4012} those matters{G4229} which have been fulfilled{G4135} among{G1722} us,{G2254} 2 even as{G2531} they delivered{G3860} them unto us,{G2254} who{G3588} from{G575} the beginning{G746} were{G1096} eyewitnesses{G845} and{G2532} ministers{G5257} of the word,{G3056} 3 it seemed good{G1380} to me also,{G2504} having traced{G3877} the course{G3877} of all things{G3956} accurately{G199} from the first,{G509} to write{G1125} unto thee{G4671} in order,{G2517} most excellent{G2903} Theophilus;{G2321} 4 that{G2443} thou mightest know{G1921} the certainty{G803} concerning{G4012} the things{G3056} wherein{G3739} thou wast instructed.{G2727}
  • John 3:11 : 11 Verily,{G281} verily,{G281} I say{G3004} unto thee,{G3754} We speak{G2980} that{G3739} which we know,{G1492} and{G2532} bear witness{G3140} of that{G3739} which we have seen;{G3708} and{G2532} ye receive{G2983} not{G3756} our{G2257} witness.{G3141}
  • Prov 1:1-6 : 1 The proverbs{H4912} of Solomon{H8010} the son{H1121} of David,{H1732} king{H4428} of Israel:{H3478} 2 To know{H3045} wisdom{H2451} and instruction;{H4148} To discern{H995} the words{H561} of understanding;{H998} 3 To receive{H3947} instruction{H4148} in wise{H7919} dealing, In righteousness{H6664} and justice{H6664} and equity;{H4339} 4 To give{H5414} prudence{H6195} to the simple,{H6612} To the young man{H5288} knowledge{H1847} and discretion:{H4209} 5 That the wise{H2450} man may hear,{H8085} and increase{H3254} in learning;{H3948} And that the man of understanding{H995} may attain{H7069} unto sound counsels:{H8458} 6 To understand{H995} a proverb,{H4912} and a figure,{H4426} The words{H1697} of the wise,{H2450} and their dark sayings.{H2420}
  • Prov 8:6-9 : 6 Hear,{H8085} for I will speak{H1696} excellent things;{H5057} And the opening{H4669} of my lips{H8193} shall be right things.{H4339} 7 For my mouth{H2441} shall utter{H1897} truth;{H571} And wickedness{H7562} is an abomination{H8441} to my lips.{H8193} 8 All the words{H561} of my mouth{H6310} are in righteousness;{H6664} There is nothing crooked{H6617} or perverse{H6141} in them. 9 They are all plain{H5228} to him that understandeth,{H995} And right{H3477} to them that find{H4672} knowledge.{H1847} 10 Receive{H3947} my instruction,{H4148} and not silver;{H3701} And knowledge{H1847} rather than choice{H977} gold.{H2742}
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A man{H376} hath joy{H8057} in the answer{H4617} of his mouth;{H6310} And a word{H1697} in due season,{H6256} how good{H2896} is it!
  • Prov 15:26 : 26 Evil{H7451} devices{H4284} are an abomination{H8441} to Jehovah;{H3068} But pleasant{H5278} words{H561} [are] pure.{H2889}
  • Prov 16:21-24 : 21 The wise{H2450} in heart{H3820} shall be called{H7121} prudent;{H995} And the sweetness{H4986} of the lips{H8193} increaseth{H3254} learning.{H3948} 22 Understanding{H7922} is a well-spring{H4726} of life{H2416} unto him that hath{H1167} it; But the correction{H4148} of fools{H191} is [their] folly.{H200} 23 The heart{H3820} of the wise{H2450} instructeth{H7919} his mouth,{H6310} And addeth{H3254} learning{H3948} to his lips.{H8193} 24 Pleasant{H5278} words{H561} are [as] a honeycomb,{H6688} Sweet{H4966} to the soul,{H5315} and health{H4832} to the bones.{H6106}
  • Prov 22:17-21 : 17 Incline{H5186} thine ear,{H241} and hear{H241} the words{H1697} of the wise,{H2450} And apply{H7896} thy heart{H3820} unto my knowledge.{H1847} 18 For it is a pleasant thing{H5273} if thou keep{H8104} them within{H990} thee, If they be established{H3559} together{H3162} upon thy lips.{H8193} 19 That thy trust{H4009} may be in Jehovah,{H3068} I have made [them] known{H3045} to thee this day,{H3117} even to thee. 20 Have not I written{H3789} unto thee{H8032} excellent things{H7991} Of counsels{H4156} and knowledge,{H1847} 21 To make thee know{H3045} the certainty{H7189} of the words{H561} of truth,{H571} That thou mayest carry{H7725} back words{H561} of truth{H571} to them that send{H7971} thee?
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 A word{H1697} fitly{H212} spoken{H1696} Is [like] apples{H8598} of gold{H2091} in network{H4906} of silver.{H3701} 12 [ As] an ear-ring{H5141} of gold,{H2091} and an ornament{H2481} of fine gold,{H3800} [So is] a wise{H2450} reprover{H3198} upon an obedient{H8085} ear.{H241}
  • Eccl 1:1 : 1 The words{H1697} of the Preacher,{H6953} the son{H1121} of David,{H1732} king{H4428} in Jerusalem.{H3389}
  • Eccl 1:12 : 12 I the Preacher{H6953} was king{H4428} over Israel{H3478} in Jerusalem.{H3389}