Ecclesiastes 12:10

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

"The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth." - Ecclesiastes 12:10
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What does Ecclesiastes 12:10 mean?

Ecclesiastes 12:10 (KJV) states, "The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth." This verse is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, which is attributed to King Solomon. In this book, Solomon reflects on the meaning…

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The Quest for Truth: Embracing the Upright Words of God

As we navigate through the ebbs and flows of life, we often encounter moments where we seek clarity amidst confusion, wisdom in times of ignorance, and peace when chaos surrounds us. In these endeavors, Ecclesiastes 12:10 serves as a reminder of the foundation upon which we can…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Truth Amidst Life’s Pursuits

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer today, I am reminded of the profound words found in Ecclesiastes 12:10: "The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth." Lord, this verse resonates powerfully in my…

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Ecclesiastes 12:10 - "The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth."
Ecclesiastes 10:12 - "The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself."
"The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself." - Ecclesiastes 10:12
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Ecclesiastes 1:12 - "¶ I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem."
Ecclesiastes 12:8 - "¶ Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity."
Ecclesiastes 12:12 - "And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh."
Ecclesiastes 10:10 - "If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct."
Ecclesiastes 12:13  Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:14  For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Ecclesiastes 10:6 - "Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place."
Ecclesiastes 10:11 - "Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better."
Ecclesiastes 10:18 - "¶ By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through."
Ecclesiastes 10:19 - "¶ A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things."
Ecclesiastes 12:7 - "Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it."
Ecclesiastes 3:12 - "I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life."
Ecclesiastes 10:13 - "The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - "A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left."
Ecclesiastes 12:11 - "The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd."
Ecclesiastes 4:12 - "And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken."
Ecclesiastes 7:12 - "For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it."