The Teacher looked for just the right words to write what is dependable and true.
Good people know the right thing to say, but evil people only tell lies.
People enjoy giving good advice. Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.
The Lord hates evil thoughts but is pleased with kind words.
These are the words of the Teacher, a son of David, king in Jerusalem.
I, the Teacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.
I tell you the truth, we talk about what we know, and we tell about what we have seen, but you don’t accept what we tell you.
You have this faith and love because of your hope, and what you hope for is kept safe for you in heaven. You learned about this hope when you heard the message about the truth, the Good News
What I say is true, and you should fully accept it: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.