Verse 10

The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and to write words of truth accurately.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Predikanten søkte å finne glede i det som er godt, og å skrive ord som var sannhet.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Predikanten forsøkte å finne behagelige ord, og det som ble skrevet var oppriktig, ord av sannhet.

• Norsk King James

  Forkynneren søkte å finne akseptable ord; det som var skrevet, var gode ord.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Forkynneren prøvde å finne behagelige ord, og det som er skrevet, er riktig, ordene av sannhet.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Predikeren forsøkte å finne behagelige ord og å skrive ord som var sanne og rette.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Predikanten søkte å finne ord som behaget, og det som ble skrevet var rett, ord av sannhet.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Preikeren forsøkte å finne ord som var passende, og det som var skrevet, var rettferdig – ord av sannhet.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Predikanten søkte å finne ord som behaget, og det som ble skrevet var rett, ord av sannhet.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Forkynneren søkte å finne behagelige ord, og skrev ned rette ord, sannhets ord.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Forkynneren forsøkte å finne behagelige ord og å skrive ord som er rette og sanne.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Prædikeren opsøgte for at finde behagelige Ord, og det, som er skrevet, er ret, (ja) Sandheds Ord.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Forkynneren søkte å finne passende ord; og det som ble skrevet var rett, ord av sannhet.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  The preacher sought to find acceptable words, and what was written was upright, even words of truth.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Predikeren søkte å finne gode ord, og det som var skrevet feilfritt, sannhetens ord.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Forkynneren søkte å finne behagelige ord, og de som er skrevet av de rette, er sannhetens ord.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Forkynneren søkte å finne velvalgte ord, og det som er skrevet på ærlig vis, sanne ord.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Forkynneren lette etter passende ord; men det han skrev var oppriktige og sanne ord.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  His diligence was to fynde out acceptable wordes, right scripture, and the wordes of trueth.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  The Preacher sought to finde out pleasant wordes, and an vpright writing, euen the wordes of trueth.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  His diligence was to finde out acceptable wordes, right scripture, & the wordes of trueth.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

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

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and, written `by' the upright, words of truth.

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true.

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  The Teacher sought to find delightful words, and to write accurately truthful sayings.

Referenced Verses

• Col 1:5 : 5 This faith and love spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven, which you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel.
• 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost.
• Luke 1:1-4 : 1 Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who were eyewitnesses and servants of the word from the beginning, 3 it also seemed good to me, since I have carefully followed everything from the beginning, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
• John 3:11 : 11 Truly, truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but you do not accept our testimony.
• Prov 1:1-6 : 1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and discipline, to understand words of insight, 3 To receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity, 4 To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— 5 Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance, 6 To understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.
• Prov 8:6-9 : 6 Listen, for I speak noble things, and what comes from my lips is right. 7 For my mouth speaks truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. 8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; none of them are twisted or perverse. 9 They are all plain to those who understand, and right to those who find knowledge. 10 Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
• Prov 15:23 : 23 A person finds joy in an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!
• Prov 15:26 : 26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure to Him.
• Prov 16:21-24 : 21 The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning. 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning. 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
• Prov 22:17-21 : 17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my knowledge. 18 For it is pleasant when you keep them within you; they will be ready on your lips all together. 19 So that your trust may be in the LORD, I have made them known to you today—even you. 20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings of counsel and knowledge? 21 To make you know the certainty of true words, so that you can give truthful answers to those who send you?
• Prov 25:11-12 : 11 Like golden apples in silver settings is a word spoken at the right time. 12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to a listening ear.
• Eccl 1:1 : 1 The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem.
• Eccl 1:12 : 12 I, the Teacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.