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Ecclesiastes 12:7-9
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 12

7then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it. 8Futility of futilities,' says the Preacher, 'all is futility!'
9In addition to being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.
King James Version

Chapter 12

7Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. 8Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. 9And 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.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 12

7and the dust returns to the earth as it once was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
8"Absolute futility," says the Teacher. "Everything is futile."
9In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs.
New Living Translation

Chapter 12

7For then the dust will return to the earth, and the spirit will return to God who gave it.
8Everything is meaningless,' says the Teacher, 'completely meaningless.'
9Keep this in mind: The Teacher was considered wise, and he taught the people everything he knew. He listened carefully to many proverbs, studying and classifying them.
English Standard Version

Chapter 12

7and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. 8Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher; all is vanity.
9Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.
New International Version

Chapter 12

7and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. 8"Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Everything is meaningless!"
9Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.
New King James Version

Chapter 12

7 Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, And the spirit will return to God who gave it. 8“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “All is vanity.”
9And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs.
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