Ecclesiastes 12:10
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.”Ecclesiastes 12:10
What Does Ecclesiastes 12:10 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 12:10 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 12, verse 10 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 12:10 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 25:11“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”Colossians 1:5“For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;”1 Samuel 12:23“Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:”Luke 4:22“And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?”1 Timothy 1:15“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”Proverbs 16:21“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”1 Kings 17:24“And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in thy mouth is truth.”Job 6:25“How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove?”Proverbs 1:1“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;”Proverbs 8:6“Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.”Proverbs 10:32“The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.”Proverbs 15:26“The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.”Proverbs 22:17“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.”Ecclesiastes 1:1“The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.”Proverbs 15:23“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!”Luke 1:1“Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,”John 3:11“Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.”Ecclesiastes 1:12“I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.”
Study Ecclesiastes 12:10 in the ScriptureVerse app
Every verse in the app has a study sheet with its cross-references (OpenBible.info's 344,799) and commentary, and an AI Bible Teacher that shows the verses behind its answers. Coming to iPhone on February 10, 2027.
Join the waitlist