^{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.

^{11 Ref} The words of the wise are as goads; and as nails well fastened are `the words of' the masters of assemblies, `which' are given from one shepherd.