Verse 10

The preacher{H6953} sought{H1245}{(H8765)} to find out{H4672}{(H8800)} acceptable{H2656} words{H1697}: and that which was written{H3789}{(H8803)} was upright{H3476}, even words{H1697} of truth{H571}.

Referenced Verses

  • Col 1:5 : 5 For{G1223} the hope{G1680} which{G3588} is laid up{G606}{(G5740)} for you{G5213} in{G1722} heaven{G3772}, whereof{G3739} ye heard before{G4257}{(G5656)} in{G1722} the word{G3056} of the truth{G225} of the gospel{G2098};
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 This is a faithful{G4103} saying{G3056}, and{G2532} worthy{G514} of all{G3956} acceptation{G594}, that{G3754} Christ{G5547} Jesus{G2424} came{G2064}{(G5627)} into{G1519} the world{G2889} to save{G4982}{(G5658)} sinners{G268}; of whom{G3739} I{G1473} am{G1510}{(G5748)} chief{G4413}.
  • Luke 1:1-4 : 1 Forasmuch{G1895} as many{G4183} have taken in hand{G2021}{(G5656)} to set forth in order{G392}{(G5664)} a declaration{G1335} of{G4012} those things{G4229} which are most surely believed{G4135}{(G5772)} among{G1722} us{G2254}, 2 Even{G2531} as they delivered{G3860}{(G5627)} them unto us{G2254}, which{G3588} from{G575} the beginning{G746} were{G1096}{(G5637)} eyewitnesses{G845}, and{G2532} ministers{G5257} of the word{G3056}; 3 It seemed{G1380}{(G5656)} good to me also{G2504}, having had perfect{G199} understanding{G3877}{(G5761)} of all things{G3956} from the very first{G509}, to write{G1125}{(G5658)} unto thee{G4671} in order{G2517}, most excellent{G2903} Theophilus{G2321}, 4 That{G2443} thou mightest know{G1921}{(G5632)} the certainty{G803} of{G4012} those things{G3056}, wherein{G3739} thou hast been instructed{G2727}{(G5681)}.
  • John 3:11 : 11 Verily{G281}, verily{G281}, I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto thee{G4671}, We speak{G2980}{(G5719)} that{G3754}{G3739} we do know{G1492}{(G5758)}, and{G2532} testify{G3140}{(G5719)} that{G3739} we have seen{G3708}{(G5758)}; and{G2532} ye receive{G2983}{(G5719)} 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}{(H8800)} wisdom{H2451} and instruction{H4148}; to perceive{H995}{(H8687)} the words{H561} of understanding{H998}; 3 To receive{H3947}{(H8800)} the instruction{H4148} of wisdom{H7919}{(H8687)}, justice{H6664}, and judgment{H4941}, and equity{H4339}; 4 To give{H5414}{(H8800)} subtilty{H6195} to the simple{H6612}, to the young man{H5288} knowledge{H1847} and discretion{H4209}. 5 A wise{H2450} man will hear{H8085}{(H8799)}, and will increase{H3254}{(H8686)} learning{H3948}; and a man of understanding{H995}{(H8737)} shall attain{H7069}{(H8799)} unto wise counsels{H8458}: 6 To understand{H995}{(H8687)} a proverb{H4912}, and the interpretation{H4426}; the words{H1697} of the wise{H2450}, and their dark sayings{H2420}.
  • Prov 8:6-9 : 6 Hear{H8085}{(H8798)}; for I will speak{H1696}{(H8762)} of excellent things{H5057}; and the opening{H4669} of my lips{H8193} shall be right things{H4339}. 7 For my mouth{H2441} shall speak{H1897}{(H8799)} 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 froward{H6617}{(H8737)} or perverse{H6141} in them. 9 They are all plain{H5228} to him that understandeth{H995}{(H8688)}, and right{H3477} to them that find{H4672}{(H8802)} knowledge{H1847}. 10 Receive{H3947}{(H8798)} my instruction{H4148}, and not silver{H3701}; and knowledge{H1847} rather than choice{H977}{(H8737)} gold{H2742}.
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A man{H376} hath joy{H8057} by the answer{H4617} of his mouth{H6310}: and a word{H1697} spoken in due season{H6256}, how good{H2896} is it!
  • Prov 15:26 : 26 The thoughts{H4284} of the wicked{H7451} are an abomination{H8441} to the LORD{H3068}: but the words of the pure{H2889} are pleasant{H5278} words{H561}.
  • Prov 16:21-24 : 21 The wise{H2450} in heart{H3820} shall be called{H7121}{(H8735)} prudent{H995}{(H8737)}: and the sweetness{H4986} of the lips{H8193} increaseth{H3254}{(H8686)} learning{H3948}. 22 Understanding{H7922} is a wellspring{H4726} of life{H2416} unto him that hath{H1167} it: but the instruction{H4148} of fools{H191} is folly{H200}. 23 The heart{H3820} of the wise{H2450} teacheth{H7919}{(H8686)} his mouth{H6310}, and addeth{H3254}{(H8686)} learning{H3948} to his lips{H8193}. 24 Pleasant{H5278} words{H561} are as an honeycomb{H6688}{H1706}, sweet{H4966} to the soul{H5315}, and health{H4832} to the bones{H6106}.
  • Prov 22:17-21 : 17 Bow down{H5186}{(H8685)} thine ear{H241}, and hear{H8085}{(H8798)} the words{H1697} of the wise{H2450}, and apply{H7896}{(H8799)} thine heart{H3820} unto my knowledge{H1847}. 18 For it is a pleasant thing{H5273} if thou keep{H8104}{(H8799)} them within{H990} thee; they shall withal{H3162} be fitted{H3559}{(H8735)} in thy lips{H8193}. 19 That thy trust{H4009} may be in the LORD{H3068}, I have made known{H3045}{(H8689)} to thee this day{H3117}, even to thee. 20 Have not I written{H3789}{(H8804)} to thee{H8032} excellent things{H7991} in counsels{H4156} and knowledge{H1847}, 21 That I might make thee know{H3045}{(H8687)} the certainty{H7189} of the words{H561} of truth{H571}; that thou mightest answer{H7725}{(H8687)} the words{H561} of truth{H571} to them that send{H7971}{(H8802)} unto thee?
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 A word{H1697} fitly{H212}{(H8675)}{H655} spoken{H1696}{(H8803)} is like apples{H8598} of gold{H2091} in pictures{H4906} of silver{H3701}. 12 As an earring{H5141} of gold{H2091}, and an ornament{H2481} of fine gold{H3800}, so is a wise{H2450} reprover{H3198}{(H8688)} upon an obedient{H8085}{(H8802)} 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}.