Translations
Modern
The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.
Traditional
The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
Literal
Qoheleth sought to find words of delight and to record uprightly—words of truth.
Latin
Quæsivit verba utilia, et conscripsit sermones rectissimos ac veritate plenos.
Original
Hebrew
English
The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.
Notes
This final note by the editor (see “Author and Recipients” in the Book Introduction) shows respect for the Teacher. It urges readers to apply the Teacher's lessons and shares the editor’s conclusion from studying the Teacher (Ecclesiastes 12:13–14).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Investigation: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified Speaking: Wisdom In Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To