Ecclesiastes 12:10

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

The words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:

A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.

This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" -- and I am the worst of them!

The Proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.

Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.

Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,

I tell you the solemn truth, we speak about what we know and testify about what we have seen, but you people do not accept our testimony.

Your faith and love have arisen from the hope laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel