Ecclesiastes 12:10

In 11 translations

BSB

The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.Or and sought to write what was upright and true

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and [that] written [by] the upright—words of truth.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

He sought profitable words, and wrote words most right, and full of truth.

GNV

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

JPS

Koheleth sought to find out words of delight, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.

LXXE

The Preacher sought diligently to find out acceptable words, and a correct writing, even words of truth.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

בִּקֵּ֣שׁ קֹהֶ֔לֶת לִמְצֹ֖א דִּבְרֵי־חֵ֑פֶץ וְכָת֥וּב יֹ֖שֶׁר דִּבְרֵ֥י אֱמֶֽת׃

LXX-Br

Πολλὰ ἐζήτησεν Ἐκκλησιαστὴς τοῦ εὑρεῖν λόγους θελήματος, καὶ γεγραμμένον εὐθύτητος, λόγους ἀληθείας.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Colossians 1:5the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospel
• 1 Timothy 1:15This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
• Proverbs 16:21–24The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. The heart of the wise man instructs his…
• Proverbs 1:1–6These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel, for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight, and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and…
• Proverbs 22:17–21Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge— for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips. So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct…
• Proverbs 25:11–12A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
• Proverbs 15:26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
• Proverbs 8:6–10Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right. For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked…
• Ecclesiastes 1:1These are the words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:
• John 3:11Truly, truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, and yet you people do not accept our testimony.
• Luke 1:1–4Many have undertaken to compose an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by the initial eyewitnesses and servants of the word. Therefore, having carefully…
• Proverbs 15:23A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
• Ecclesiastes 1:12I, the Teacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

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