Ecclesiastes 12:10

Webster's Bible (1833)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Col 1:5 : 5 because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Gospel,
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
  • Luke 1:1-4 : 1 Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us, 2 even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus; 4 that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.
  • John 3:11 : 11 Most assuredly I tell you, we speak that which we know, and testify of that which we have seen, and you don't receive our witness.
  • Prov 1:1-6 : 1 The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding; 3 To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 To give prudence to the simple, Knowledge and discretion to the young man: 5 That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; That the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel: 6 To understand a proverb, and parables, The words and riddles of the wise.
  • Prov 8:6-9 : 6 Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things. 7 For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them. 9 They are all plain to him who understands, Right to those who find knowledge. 10 Receive my instruction rather than silver; Knowledge rather than choice gold.
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
  • Prov 15:26 : 26 Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
  • Prov 16:21-24 : 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly. 23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
  • Prov 22:17-21 : 17 Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching. 18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, If all of them are ready on your lips. 19 That your trust may be in Yahweh, I teach you today, even you. 20 Haven't I written to you thirty excellent things Of counsel and knowledge, 21 To teach you truth, reliable words, To give sound answers to the ones who sent you?
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in settings of silver. 12 As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
  • Eccl 1:1 : 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:
  • Eccl 1:12 : 12 I, the Preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

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  • Eccl 12:8-9
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    8 Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher; All is vanity!

    9 Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

  • Eccl 12:11-12
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    11 The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.

    12 Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

  • Eccl 1:1-2
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    1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:

    2 "Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher; "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity."

  • Eccl 7:27
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    27 Behold, this have I found, says the Preacher, one to another, to find out the scheme;

  • Job 6:25
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    25 How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what does it reprove?

  • Eccl 1:12-13
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    12 I, the Preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

    13 I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under the sky. It is a heavy burden that God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with.

  • Prov 8:8-9
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    8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

    9 They are all plain to him who understands, Right to those who find knowledge.

  • Prov 10:9
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    9 He who walks blamelessly walks surely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.

  • Prov 1:2
    69%

    2 To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;

  • Prov 22:20-21
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    20 Haven't I written to you thirty excellent things Of counsel and knowledge,

    21 To teach you truth, reliable words, To give sound answers to the ones who sent you?

  • Eccl 7:25
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    25 I turned around, and my heart sought to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity, and that foolishness is madness.

  • Prov 12:17-18
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    69%

    17 He who is truthful testifies honestly, But a false witness lies.

    18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.

  • Prov 8:6
    68%

    6 Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

  • Prov 1:5-6
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    5 That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; That the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

    6 To understand a proverb, and parables, The words and riddles of the wise.

  • Prov 25:11
    68%

    11 A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

  • Ps 15:2
    68%

    2 He who walks blamelessly does what is right, And speaks truth in his heart;

  • Eph 5:10
    68%

    10 proving what is well-pleasing to the Lord.

  • Ps 12:6
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    6 The words of Yahweh are flawless words, As silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.

  • Prov 10:31-32
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    31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut off.

    32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

  • Prov 16:23-24
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    23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.

    24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

  • Prov 8:12
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    12 "I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

  • Job 34:3
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    3 For the ear tries words, As the palate tastes food.

  • Eccl 10:12
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    12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

  • Job 33:3
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    3 My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart; That which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.

  • Prov 3:13
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    13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, The man who gets understanding.

  • Job 28:27
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    27 Then did he see it, and declare it. He established it, yes, and searched it out.

  • Eccl 7:29
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    29 Behold, this only have I found: that God made man upright; but they search for many schemes.

  • Prov 22:18
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    18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, If all of them are ready on your lips.

  • Prov 2:9-10
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    9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path.

    10 For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

  • Prov 10:19
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    19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.

  • Job 12:11-12
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    11 Doesn't the ear try words, Even as the palate tastes its food?

    12 With aged men is wisdom, In length of days understanding.

  • Eccl 10:10
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    10 If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.

  • Eccl 9:17
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    17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.

  • Eccl 1:15
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    15 That which is crooked can't be made straight; and that which is lacking can't be counted.

  • Eccl 8:17
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    17 then I saw all the work of God, that man can't find out the work that is done under the sun, because however much a man labors to seek it out, yet he won't find it. Yes even though a wise man thinks he can comprehend it, he won't be able to find it.

  • Prov 16:10
    66%

    10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

  • Prov 15:2
    66%

    2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • 1 Kgs 10:24
    66%

    24 All the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

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