Ecclesiastes 12:9
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordAnd 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.
— Ecclesiastes 12:9, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out--he made right many similes.