^{8 Ref} Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity.

^{9 Ref} And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, `and' set in order many proverbs.

^{10 Ref} The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, `even' words of truth.