Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Preacher sought to find delightful words, even to write correctly words of truth.

Proverbs 1:1-6

The proverbs (truths obscurely expressed, maxims) of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

Proverbs 8:6-10


“Listen, for I will speak excellent and noble things;
And the opening of my lips will reveal right things.

Proverbs 15:23


A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!

Proverbs 15:26


Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the Lord,
But pure words are pleasant words to Him.

Proverbs 16:21-24


The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].

Proverbs 22:17-21


Listen carefully and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;

Proverbs 25:11-12


Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.

Ecclesiastes 1:1

The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.

Ecclesiastes 1:12

I, the Preacher, have been king over Israel in Jerusalem.

Luke 1:1-4

Since [as is well known] many have undertaken to compile an orderly account of the things which have been fulfilled among us [by God],

John 3:11

I assure you and most solemnly say to you, we speak only of what we [absolutely] know and testify about what we have [actually] seen [as eyewitnesses]; and [still] you [reject our evidence and] do not accept our testimony.

Colossians 1:5

because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]

1 Timothy 1:15

This is a faithful and trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance and approval, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.

Preacher

Bible References

Preacher

Ecclesiastes 1:1
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.

Acceptable words

Proverbs 15:23

A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!
Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].
Proverbs 25:11

Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.
1 Timothy 1:15
This is a faithful and trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance and approval, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost.

Written

Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs (truths obscurely expressed, maxims) of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
Proverbs 8:6

“Listen, for I will speak excellent and noble things;
And the opening of my lips will reveal right things.
Proverbs 22:17

Listen carefully and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
Luke 1:1
Since [as is well known] many have undertaken to compile an orderly account of the things which have been fulfilled among us [by God],
John 3:11
I assure you and most solemnly say to you, we speak only of what we [absolutely] know and testify about what we have [actually] seen [as eyewitnesses]; and [still] you [reject our evidence and] do not accept our testimony.
Colossians 1:5
because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]