^{9 Ref} And because the Preacher was wise he still gave the people knowledge; searching out, testing, and putting in order a great number of wise sayings.

^{10 Ref} The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true.

^{11 Ref} The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide.