Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation Keep this in mind: The Teacher was considered wise, and he taught the people everything he knew. He listened carefully to many proverbs, studying and classifying them. English Standard Version Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care. Berean Standard Bible Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs. New American Standard Bible In addition to being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs. NASB 1995 In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out and arranged many proverbs. NASB 1977 In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out and arranged many proverbs. Legacy Standard Bible In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs. Amplified Bible Furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and arranged many proverbs. Christian Standard Bible In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs. Holman Christian Standard Bible In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs. American Standard Version And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. Contemporary English Version I was a wise teacher with much understanding, and I collected a number of proverbs that I had carefully studied. English Revised Version And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. GOD'S WORD® Translation Besides being wise, the spokesman also taught the people what he knew. He very carefully thought about it, studied it, and arranged it in many proverbs. Good News Translation But because the Philosopher was wise, he kept on teaching the people what he knew. He studied proverbs and honestly tested their truth. International Standard Version Moreover, besides being wise himself, the Teacher taught people what he had learned by listening, making inquiries, and composing many proverbs. Majority Standard Bible Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs. NET Bible Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught knowledge to the people; he carefully evaluated and arranged many proverbs. New Heart English Bible Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs. Webster's Bible Translation And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge: yes, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. World English Bible Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out—he made right many allegories. Young's Literal Translation And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out -- he made right many similes. Smith's Literal Translation And besides, the preacher was wise; he yet taught the people knowledge; and he gave ear, and sought out, setting in order many parables. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd whereas Ecclesiastes was very wise, he taught the people, and declared the things that he had done: and seeking out, he set forth many parables. Catholic Public Domain Version And since Ecclesiastes was very wise, he taught the people, and he described what he had accomplished. And while searching, he composed many parables. New American Bible Besides being wise, Qoheleth taught the people knowledge, and weighed, scrutinized and arranged many proverbs. New Revised Standard Version Besides being wise, the Teacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed and sought out and composed many proverbs. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And moreover, because the Preacher was wise who had been teaching knowledge to the people, and he listened and he investigated and he has set in order many proverbs OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And besides that Koheleth was wise, he also taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. Brenton Septuagint Translation And because the Preacher was wise above others, so it was that he taught man excellent knowledge, and the ear will trace out the parables. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Fear of God is Utmost9Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs. 10The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.… Cross References Proverbs 1:1-6 These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel, / for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight, / and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity. ... 1 Kings 4:29-34 And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. ... Proverbs 25:1 These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: 1 Kings 3:12 behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. 1 Kings 10:23-24 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Proverbs 22:17-21 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge— / for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips. / So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you. ... 2 Chronicles 9:22-23 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. Proverbs 12:18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 10:31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. Proverbs 24:3-4 By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established; / through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. Matthew 13:52 Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” Luke 11:49 Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’ Treasury of Scripture And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. 1 Kings 8:12 Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. 1 Kings 10:8 Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom. he gave 1 Kings 4:32 And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Jump to Previous Addition Arranged Arranging Besides Care Ear Further Good Great Heed Imparted Koheleth Moreover Order Pondered Preacher Proverbs Putting Right Searched Searching Similes Sought Taught Teacher Testing Weighing WiseJump to Next Addition Arranged Arranging Besides Care Ear Further Good Great Heed Imparted Koheleth Moreover Order Pondered Preacher Proverbs Putting Right Searched Searching Similes Sought Taught Teacher Testing Weighing WiseEcclesiastes 12 1. the Creator is to be remembered in due time8. The preacher's care to edify 13. the fear of God is the chief antidote for vanity Not only was the Teacher wise The term "Teacher" here is traditionally understood to refer to Solomon, the son of David, who is credited with writing Ecclesiastes. The Hebrew word for "Teacher" is "Qoheleth," which can also mean "Preacher" or "Assembler." This title suggests a role of gathering and disseminating wisdom. The phrase "was wise" indicates not just an accumulation of knowledge, but the application of it in a way that is beneficial and godly. Wisdom in the biblical sense is deeply connected to the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10), suggesting that the Teacher's wisdom is divinely inspired and rooted in a relationship with God. but he also taught the people knowledge he pondered searched out and arranged many proverbs Moreover.--This, the first word of the epilogue, is one of the specialties of the book of Ecclesiastes. (See Ecclesiastes 2:15.) So is also the word for "set in order" (Ecclesiastes 1:15; Ecclesiastes 7:13). Verses 9-14. - THE EPILOGUE. This contains some observations commendatory of the author, explaining his standpoint and the object of the book, the great conclusion to which it leads. Verses 9-11. - Koheleth as teacher of wisdom. Verse 9. - And moreover; וְיֹתֵר; καὶ περισσόν (Septuagint); rather, with the following שֵׁ besides that. The Preacher was wise. If we render "because the Preacher was wise," we are making an unnecessary statement, as the whole book has demonstrated this fact, which goes without saying. What the writer here asserts is that Koheleth did not merely possess wisdom, but had made good use of it for the instruction of others. The author throws aside his disguise, and speaks of his object in composing the book, with a glance at the historical Solomon whom he had personated. That he uses the third person in relation to himself is nothing uncommon in historical memoirs, etc. Thus Daniel writes; and St. John, Thucydides, Xenophon, Caesar, mask their personality by dropping their identity with the author (comp. also Ecclesiastes 1:2; Ecclesiastes 7:27). The attestation that follows is compared with that at the end of St. John's Gospel (John 21:24), and is plainly intended to confirm the authority of the writer, and to enforce on the hearer the conviction that, though Solomon himself did not compose the work, it has every claim to receive attention, and possesses intrinsic value. He still taught the people knowledge. As well as being esteemed one of the company of sages, he further (od) took pains to instruct his contemporaries (τὸν ἄνθρωπον, Septuagint), to apply his wisdom to educational purposes. Yea, he gave good heed; literally, he weighed (like our word "ponder"); only thus used in this passage. It denotes the careful examination of every fact and argument before it was presented to the public. Sought out, and set in order many proverbs. There is no copula in the original; the weighing and the investigation issued in the composition of "proverbs," which term includes not only the wit and wisdom of past ages in the form of pithy sayings and apophthegms, but also parables, truths in metaphorical guise, riddles, instructions, allegories, etc., all those forms which are found in the canonical Book of Proverbs. The same word (mishle) is used here as in the title of that book. Koheleth, however, is not necessarily referring to that work (or to 1 Kings 4:29, etc.), or implying that he himself wrote it; he is only putting forth his claim to attention by showing his patient assiduity in the pursuit of wisdom, and how that he adopted a particular method of teaching. For the idea contained in the verb taqan, "to place or make straight" (Ecclesiastes 1:15; Ecclesiastes 7:13), applied to literary composition, Delitzsch compares the German word for" author" (Schriftsteller). The notion of the mashal being similitude, comparison, the writer's pondering and searching were needed to discover hidden analogies, and, by means of the known and familiar, to lead up to the more obscure and abstruse. The Septuagint has a curious and somewhat unintelligible rendering, Καὶ οϋς ἐξιχνιάσεται κόσμιον παραβολῶν, "And the ear will trace out the order of parables," which Schleusner translates, "elegantes parabolas."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Not onlyוְיֹתֵ֕ר (wə·yō·ṯêr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3148: Superiority, advantage, excess was שֶׁהָיָ֥ה (še·hā·yāh) Pronoun - relative | Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the Teacher קֹהֶ֖לֶת (qō·he·leṯ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6953: Preacher -- 'a collector (of sentences)', 'a preacher', a son of David wise, חָכָ֑ם (ḥā·ḵām) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2450: Wise but he also ע֗וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more taught לִמַּד־ (lim·maḏ-) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3925: To exercise in, learn the people הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock knowledge; דַּ֙עַת֙ (da·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge he pondered, וְאִזֵּ֣ן (wə·’iz·zên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 238: To broaden out the ear, to listen searched out, וְחִקֵּ֔ר (wə·ḥiq·qêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2713: To penetrate, to examine intimately and arranged תִּקֵּ֖ן (tiq·qên) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8626: To equalize, straighten, to compose many הַרְבֵּֽה׃ (har·bêh) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great proverbs. מְשָׁלִ֥ים (mə·šā·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4912: A pithy maxim, a simile Links Ecclesiastes 12:9 NIVEcclesiastes 12:9 NLT Ecclesiastes 12:9 ESV Ecclesiastes 12:9 NASB Ecclesiastes 12:9 KJV Ecclesiastes 12:9 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 12:9 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 12:9 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 12:9 French Bible Ecclesiastes 12:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 12:9 Further because the Preacher was wise he (Ecclesiast. 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