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Ecclesiastes 12:9

And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
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English Standard Version

Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.

New International Version

Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And since Ecclesiastes was very wise, he taught the people, and he described what he had accomplished. And while searching, he composed many parables