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Ecclesiastes 12:9

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Epilogue

9The Teacherb was full of wisdom, and he taught the people with knowledge. He carefully considered many proverbs and carefully arranged them.

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  1. bHebrew “Qohelet”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs.

NLTNew Living Translation

Keep this in mind: The Teacher was considered wise, and he taught the people everything he knew. He listened carefully to many proverbs, studying and classifying them.

KJV 1900King James Version

And 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.