Ecclesiastes 12:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 12:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 12:9 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought ou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 12:9 — KJV
“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. moreover...: or, the more wise the preacher was, etc”
— Ecclesiastes 12:9 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 12:9 in Context — About the Book of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is the Bible's most unflinching look at life under the sun — wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom all tested and found fleeting. Its honesty disarms cynics, then lands on bedrock: fear God, keep His commands, and receive each ordinary day as His gift.
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 12:9
“Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:9: moreover, because, good
“Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people: Yea...: or, How much more”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:9: because, people, yea
“Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Yea...: Heb. Yea, because, etc.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:9: because, yea, more
“Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:9: people, yea, gave
“And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my son. And he knew her again no more.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:9: because, knowledge, gave
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