The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
The Teacher worked hard to find the right words to say, and what he wrote down was honest and true.
The writer is explaining that he carefully chose his words to communicate truth in the most helpful and honest way possible.
📚 Historical Context
Ecclesiastes is a book in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to King Solomon and written around the 10th century BC in ancient Israel, where it reflects on the futility of life apart from God and the pursuit of true wisdom. In this specific verse, the Preacher, or Qohelet, is concluding his teachings by emphasizing his careful search for words that are pleasing and reliable, as part of a broader wisdom literature that grapples with life's mysteries. This fits into the book's epilogue, which urges readers to fear God and heed His commands amidst life's vanities.
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