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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
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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
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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
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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
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For the dream comes through much effort and the voice of a fool through many words.
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Ecclesiastes 5:7
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For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear God.
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Ecclesiastes 6:11
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For there are many words which increase futility. What then is the advantage to a man?
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Ecclesiastes 7:8
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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
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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
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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
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I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.
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Ecclesiastes 8:3
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"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
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Since the word of the king is authoritative, who will say to him, "What are you doing?"
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Ecclesiastes 9:16
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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
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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
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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
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the beginning of his talking is folly and the end of it is wicked madness.
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Ecclesiastes 10:14
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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
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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
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The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly.
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Ecclesiastes 12:11
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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
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The conclusion , when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
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