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Ecclesiastes 12:9-13
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Ecclesiastes 12:9-13
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The Conclusion of the Matter
9
Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.
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The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.
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The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one shepherd.
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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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Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
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1 Kings 4:32
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Ecclesiastes 1:1
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Proverbs 22:20-21
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Ezra 9:8
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Job 6:25
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Ecclesiastes 1:18
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Exodus 20:20
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1 Samuel 12:24
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Job 23:15
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Psalms 19:9
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Deuteronomy 4:2
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Deuteronomy 10:12
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Deuteronomy 4:6
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Job 37:24
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Micah 6:8
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[a].
Or "Shepherd"
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