Ecclesiastes 12:10 kjva — The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Ecclesiastes 12:10, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ecclesiastes 12 — Context

7

Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

8

Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.

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

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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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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Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

Ecclesiastes 12:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 12:10 say?
Ecclesiastes 12:10 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.”
Where is Ecclesiastes 12:10 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 12:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 12, verse 10.
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.
What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?
Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.
What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 12:10.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 12:10 in?
Ecclesiastes 12:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 12:10?
Ecclesiastes 12:10 reads (KJVA): “The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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