9And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out — he made right many similes.


In Context

6 While that the silver cord is not removed, And the golden bowl broken, And the pitcher broken by the fountain, And the wheel broken at the well.

7 And the dust returneth to the earth as it was, And the spirit returneth to God who gave it.

8 Vanity of vanities, said the preacher, the whole is vanity.

9 And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out — he made right many similes.

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

11 Words of the wise are as goads, and as fences planted by the masters of collections, they have been given by one shepherd.

Ecclesiastes 12:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:9And 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.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:9Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:9And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:9And whereas Ecclesiastes was very wise, he taught the people, and declared the things that he had done: and seeking out, he set forth many parables.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:9And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and'set in order many proverbs.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:9And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:9And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:9And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge: yes, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:9Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.