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9 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.
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9 Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.
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10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
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10 The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.
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11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd .
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11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails--given by one Shepherd.
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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.
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12 Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.
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13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
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13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole [duty] of man.
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14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing , whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
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14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.
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