Ecclesiastes 1:1; Ecclesiastes 1:8; Ecclesiastes 1:10; Ecclesiastes 5:2; Ecclesiastes 5:3; Ecclesiastes 5:7; Ecclesiastes 6:11; Ecclesiastes 7:8; Ecclesiastes 7:21; Ecclesiastes 8:1; Ecclesiastes 8:2; Ecclesiastes 8:3; Ecclesiastes 8:4; Ecclesiastes 9:16; Ecclesiastes 9:17; Ecclesiastes 10:12; Ecclesiastes 10:13; Ecclesiastes 10:14; Ecclesiastes 10:20; Ecclesiastes 12:10; Ecclesiastes 12:11; Ecclesiastes 12:13

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Ecclesiastes 1:1

1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
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Ecclesiastes 1:8

8 All things are wearisome; Man is not able to tell it. The eye is not satisfied with seeing, Nor is the ear filled with hearing.
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Ecclesiastes 1:10

10 Is there anything of which one might say, "See this, it is new "? Already it has existed for ages Which were before us.
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Ecclesiastes 5:2

2 Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few.
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Ecclesiastes 5:3

3 For the dream comes through much effort and the voice of a fool through many words.
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Ecclesiastes 5:7

7 For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear God.
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Ecclesiastes 6:11

11 For there are many words which increase futility. What then is the advantage to a man?
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Ecclesiastes 7:8

8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit.
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Ecclesiastes 7:21

21 Also, do not take seriously all words which are spoken, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you.
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Ecclesiastes 8:1

1 Who is like the wise man and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man's wisdom illumines him and causes his stern face to beam.
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Ecclesiastes 8:2

2 I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.
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Ecclesiastes 8:3

3 "Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not join in an evil matter, for he will do whatever he pleases."
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Ecclesiastes 8:4

4 Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, "What are you doing?"
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Ecclesiastes 9:16

16 So I said, "Wisdom is better than strength." But the wisdom of the poor man is despised and his words are not heeded.
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Ecclesiastes 9:17

17 The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
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Ecclesiastes 10:12

12 Words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him;
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Ecclesiastes 10:13

13 the beginning of his talking is folly and the end of it is wicked madness.
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Ecclesiastes 10:14

14 Yet the fool multiplies words. No man knows what will happen, and who can tell him what will come after him?
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Ecclesiastes 10:20

20 Furthermore, in your bedchamber do not curse a king, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse a rich man, for a bird of the heavens will carry the sound and the winged creature will make the matter known.
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Ecclesiastes 12:10

10 The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly.
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Ecclesiastes 12:11

11 The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
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Ecclesiastes 12:13

13 The conclusion , when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
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