The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.
the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of
This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.
These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,
These are the words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:
Many have undertaken to compose an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,
Truly, truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, and yet you people do not accep
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
I, the Teacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.