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Ecclesiastes 12:8-10 The Meaninglessness of Life

8 “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher.
“Everything is meaningless!”

9 The Conclusion of the Matter
Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.

10 The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 12:8-10

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