Holy Scripture
Ecclesiastes 12:9
A church father on this verse
“"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. The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. "The wisdom in which Solomon judges all kinds of men…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
9And because the Preacher was wise above others, So it was that he taught man excellent knowledge, And the ear will trace out the parables.
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7Before the dust also return to the earth as it was, And the spirit return to God who gave it.
8Vanity of vanities, said the Preacher; All is vanity.
— Ecclesiastes 12:9 —
10The Preacher sought diligently To find out acceptable words, And a correct writing, even words of truth.
11The words of the wise are as goads, And as nails firmly fastened, Which have been given from one shepherd by agreement.