Section 12:9-14

The most important thing is to fear God

12:9a Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge;

In addition to being wise, the Teacher also taught people what he knew.
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Besides being wise, the Teacher also taught the people knowledge, (New Revised Standard Version)

12:9b he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

He tested, examined, and arranged many proverbs.
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He tried out many proverbs. He thought about them carefully. Then he wrote them down in order. (New International Reader’s Version)

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